History
Skerk is a small family-run winery in Carso, on the border between Italy and Slovenia. It was founded by Boris Skerk and is now run by his son, Sandi Skerk.
Founding (date not given)Boris Skerk founded the Skerk winery in Carso.
PresentBoris's son, Sandi Skerk, runs the winery.
Terroir
The winery is in Carso, on the border between Italy and Slovenia.
Winemaking
Skin contactWhite varieties always spend time in contact with their skins during fermentation.
Wild yeastsFermentation with wild yeasts as a matter of course.
Natural productionProduction is very limited and entirely natural.
Production is very limited and entirely natural. It focuses on local white grape varieties, which always spend time in contact with their skins during fermentation. Wild yeasts are used as a matter of course. The wines are textured and rich, and are described as more approachable than some made by his contemporaries.
Philosophy
Skerk describes its approach as natural, artisanal winemaking centred on local white varieties. Sandi Skerk is described as expressing the character of Carso and following a process of continuous evolution.
Wines
Ograde
Sauvignon blanc, Malvasia Istriana, Pinot Grigio, Vitovska · Venezia Giulia
Malvazija
Malvasia Istriana · Venezia Giulia
Vitovska
Vitovska · Venezia Giulia