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AMON d.o.o. Olimje 14 3254 Podcetrtek phone: +386 63 829-042 fax: +386 63 829-026 |
Stanko Amon was the first among Slovene vignerons to make a special effort to promote Smarje-Virstajn wines in the quality and high-quality range. Amon's lovely estate in Olimje is regarded as one of the centers of viniculture in the area.
Amon cultivates 6.5 hectares (16 acres) of vineyards in Virstajn sites around Vinski vrh. The average density of 2800 vines per hectare (1133 per acre) is not high for these sunny locations, so Amon's wines are rich and aromatic. Among red wines, Modra Frankinja and the traditional Zametna Crnina are the predominant varieties. Most of the white vines are Laski Rizling, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon; Zeleni Silvanec is well represented in younger vineyards. Amon's vineyards yield sixty tons annually on average, and the winery purchases a further 370 tons from neighbouring growers.
Amon's promotion of two of the area's blends, the red and white Virstajncans, made them popular outside the area. However, Amon's own excellent Virstajncans will rarely be found outside the area: these wines are very popular with the locals and should be sampled at Amon's estate or neighbouring inns.
Amon has been bottling his wines since 1983. His offering in the quality and high-quality range also includes varietal Laski Rizling, Sauvignon, and Renski Rizling.
