Plaku 2021 Seb Winery

Plaku, a name that evokes tradition, is an Albanian red wine that pays homage to the ancient winemaking techniques of the Vlora area. Born from the union of two indigenous grape varieties, Shesh i zi and Vlosh, Plaku is a balanced and complex blend. Produced using natural methods, it ferments spontaneously in steel tanks and ages in chestnut barrels, acquiring spicy notes and a soft tannic structure. A wine that tells the story of a territory and the passion of those who produce it.

Producer: Seb Winery

Plaku

️Valona, Albania

Seb Winery

2021

Shesh i Zi, Vlosh

️13,5%

Red Wine

Spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts, without temperature control, maturation of 14 months in Castelli Romani chestnut barrels, 6 of which sur liè, and finally 6 months in glass, without additions

Floral and fruity, mineral with herbaceous overtones and hints of dark spices

Soft and enveloping, full-bodied and balanced, the tannin is silky and the finish long

Serving temperature 16°-18°

Grilled meats

Plaku in Albanian means the old, like the traditional winemaking system used in Vlora. The combination is perfect, with the Shesh i Zi rich in color and the Vlosh in acidity

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Vlora, Albania

SEB: A Journey to the Heart of Albania’s Wine Industry.

In the rolling hills of Vlora in southern Albania, an ambitious project is revolutionizing the world of wine. SEB, an acronym that conceals a meaning yet to be revealed, is more than just a winery: it is a return to the roots, a celebration of the land and a tribute to native grape varieties.

Born in 2018 from the passion of a group of oenophiles, SEB aims to produce wines that tell the story of a unique territory. The vineyards, cultivated with traditional and environmentally friendly methods, extend over alluvial soils, rich in pebbles and sands, which give the wines a unique minerality and complexity.

The decision to focus on native grape varieties is a statement of intent. Grape varieties that have characterized the Albanian landscape for centuries, but were in danger of disappearing due to industrialization and standardization. SEB, by recovering and enhancing these ancient varieties, is helping to preserve an invaluable genetic heritage.

The winery, created inside a tunnel dug in the 1920s, offers a cool and constant environment, ideal for winemaking. Here, the wines ferment spontaneously, without the addition of selected yeasts, and age in large wooden barrels, acquiring roundness and complexity.

But SEB is not just wine. It is also a project to enhance the territory, an invitation to discover an authentic Albania full of surprises. The tastings organized in the winery, among the vineyards and overlooking the sea, are an unforgettable experience for wine lovers.

In conclusion, SEB represents a winning bet on a territory that is still little explored from an enological point of view. A project that combines tradition and innovation, passion and respect for nature. Tasting a SEB wine means embarking on a sensory journey to discover an authentic and surprising Albania.

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