Organic Anarchy - Radigall Iz Sort Chardonnay, Kerner, Rizling - 2018

Organic Anarchy - Radigall Iz Sort Chardonnay, Kerner, Rizling - 2020

The Radigall cuvée isn't just another bottling—it represents the absolute pinnacle of Aci Urbajs’s steep, amphitheater-like slopes in Ritoznoj. Named after the specific, micro-parcel vineyard site with its harsh, rock-strewn soils and extreme sun exposure, Radigall bottled wines carry an extra layer of power, intensity, and deep spiritual weight. Grown strictly under lunar cycles with zero added sulfur, zero filtration, and long aging in neutral oak, this is Aci’s rawest, most concentrated expression of place.

The 2018 vintage in Štajerska brought warm, sunny days balanced by chilly alpine night currents, allowing for optimal skin ripeness and intense concentration. The tri-varietal blend reaches a thrilling synthesis here: Chardonnay provides a dense, structured backbone; Kerner unleashes a storm of wild, pungent botanicals; and Renski Rizling slices through the richness with an indestructible beam of acidity.

The Visual: A breathtaking, deep burnished amber with radiant reddish-copper glints. Intensely cloudy, unfiltered, and swirling with natural sediment—a true potion in the glass.

The Nose: Smoldering, wild, and deeply complex. Opens with dried persimmons, bitter orange marmalade, and roasted hazels, quickly evolving into notes of damp pine forest floor, resin, dried chamomile, crushed flint, and a signature streak of wild honeyed oxidativeness.

The Palate: A masterclass in skin-contact power and structure. Dense and tactile, with rich, chewable tannins that coat the mouth. Flavors of salt-baked apricot, dried mango, smoked sea salt, and wild alpine herbs surge across the tongue, held tightly together by a driving, mineral-rich acidity that refuses to quit.

Why It’s Legendary

Mentioning the word "Radigall" to a natural wine collector instantly raises eyebrows. This special parcel bottling takes Aci’s already iconic philosophy and turns the volume up to eleven. The 2018 is a monumental, structured, and deeply meditative orange wine—built like a heavy red wine, vibrating like a mountain stream, and completely immortal in bottle.

Best enjoyed: Cellar temp (13–15°C / 55–59°F). Pour into large Burgundy glasses or give it a light decant to let the volcanic energy of the Radigall plot fully stretch its wings.