Branko Čotar, pioneer of natural winemaking on the Karst, dies
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- Branko Čotar, a pioneer of natural viticulture and winemaking in Slovenia's Karst region, has died.
- He managed a 7.5-hectare farm organically, producing natural wines without modern chemical additives.
- Čotar began making wine for his own inn in 1974 and for sale in the late 1980s, specializing in varieties like Refošk and Malvazija.
Branko Čotar, a respected figure in Slovenia's Karst wine region, has died. He was known as a pioneer of natural viticulture and winemaking, embracing organic farming methods on his 7.5-hectare family estate in Gorjanske.
Čotar dedicated himself to a nature-friendly approach, avoiding modern chemical preparations in both his vineyards and his winemaking process. His wines were characterized as natural, produced without artificial cooling of must, added enzymes, and were typically unfiltered.
He began producing wines for his own inn in 1974 and later expanded to sales in the late 1980s. His vineyards yielded a variety of grapes, including Refošk, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malvazija, Sauvignon, and Vitovska.
Čotar's commitment to natural methods set a standard for sustainable winemaking in the region, leaving a legacy of environmentally conscious practices.
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