{"title":"Šuman","description":"\u003cp\u003eRadovan Šuman took over his family's vineyards in his teenage years when his father fell ill. The estate, rooted in the hills of Slovenian Styria, had been farmed for generations, but it was Radovan who would transform it. Drawn to the teachings of Rudolf Steiner through his interest in quantum physics, he converted the farm to biodynamics over two decades ago and has not deviated since. Today he and his wife Simona farm 7 hectares in the Štajerska wine-growing region of northeastern Slovenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Šuman winery carries more than 300 years of family history in the Zavrh area near Lenart in the Slovenske Gorice hills. Radovan's decision to pursue biodynamics was not simply about certification. He eliminated synthetic inputs, copper sprays, and even conventional plowing, replacing them with homemade herbal infusions, beeswax, essential oils, and clay preparations. He integrated livestock into the vineyard system, adding sheep, chickens, and 25 beehives. Over more than two decades this approach produced a dense, biodiverse farm ecosystem that Radovan considers inseparable from the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on how they farm and work in the cellar in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/natural-wine-producers-primal-wine\/suman\"\u003eŠuman producer profile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moon-drops-radovan-suman-field-blend-slovenia-natural-wine","title":"Šuman Moon Drops 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eŠuman Moon Drops is a natural orange wine from Slovenia's Podravje region, crafted by winemaker Radovan Šuman. This biodynamic blend features Riesling, Moscato, and Chardonnay grapes, cultivated without synthetic chemicals. The grapes undergo extended skin contact during fermentation, imparting the wine's characteristic amber hue and complex flavor profile. Maturation occurs in clay vessels, aligning with Šuman's commitment to natural winemaking practices. The region's unique terroir, characterized by mineral-rich soils and a favorable climate, contributes to the wine's vibrant acidity and expressive aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Šuman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32026085425245,"sku":"SUMAN-MOON","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/suman-moon-drops-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780289133"},{"product_id":"sivi-pinot-grigio-radovan-suman-slovenia-natural-wine","title":"Šuman Sivi Pinot Grigio 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eSivi Pinot Grigio is 100% Pinot Gris grown on Radovan Šuman's biodynamic estate near the village of Zavrh, outside Lenart, in the Štajerska (Slovenian Styria) district of the Podravje wine region. The vineyards sit on two distinct soils: two-thirds on humus-rich earth and one-third on terrarossa, which Šuman credits for the wine's vitality and intensity respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are macerated for 14 days with skins and seeds, then fermented with native yeasts and no added enological substances. The wine ages for two years in old oak barrels, resting on fine sediments without racking. It is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with no added sulfites. Šuman seals all his bottles with beeswax in place of foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an intensive amber wine with a brick shade from the extended skin contact. On the nose and palate: dried apricot, citrus peel, and a slight bitter almond edge from the seeds, with a fruity and mildly oxidative character typical of Šuman's long-élevage style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eŠuman holds Demeter biodynamic certification and is one of the leading figures in Slovenia's Demeter network. He has eliminated sulfur and copper sprays from the vineyard entirely, relying instead on herbal preparations, sheep grazing between rows, beehives, and a complete no-plough approach to maintain soil health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Šuman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32026126680157,"sku":"SUMASIVI15C","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/products\/schuman-sivi-pinot-grigio-slovenia-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1630817308"},{"product_id":"sun-drops-suman-slovenia-natural-wine","title":"Šuman Sun Drops 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eŠuman Sun Drops is a distinctive orange wine from Slovenia's Podravje region, crafted by natural winemaker Radovan Šuman. This unique cuvée is an 11-variety white field blend, including grapes such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. The grapes undergo a one-month maceration on the skins, imparting the wine's characteristic amber hue and complex flavor profile. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts, and the wine is aged in a combination of oak barrels and clay amphorae. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfur, Sun Drops embodies Šuman's commitment to biodynamic principles and minimal intervention winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Šuman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37585761403079,"sku":"SUMAN-SUN","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/suman-sun-drops-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780290251"},{"product_id":"renzki-rizling-suman-slovenia-natural-wine","title":"Šuman Renzki Rizling 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenzki Rizling is 100% Riesling (Rheinriesling) grown in the Srednje Slovenske Gorice hills of northeastern Slovenia, in the Podravje wine region. Radovan Šuman only produces this wine in select vintages. The grapes undergo extended maceration on skins and seeds before being aged in old Alsatian foudres, then bottled unfined and unfiltered with no added sulfites, sealed with beeswax, and packaged in clay bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eŠuman's 8 hectares of vineyards sit in the rolling hills of Štajerska (Slovenian Styria), roughly 30 kilometers from Maribor, at elevations of 250 to 400 meters. Soils here are clay and sandstone over carbonate marl bedrock. The climate draws from three directions: Alpine cooling from the west, Pannonian warmth from the east, and occasional Mediterranean influence from the south, creating significant diurnal swings that preserve acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRadovan has held Demeter biodynamic certification since 2012. He does not plow, does not use sulfur or copper sprays, and instead relies on homemade herbal preparations, a flock of sheep, bees, and resident poultry for vineyard management. Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts. Nothing is added at any stage of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine shows the golden-amber color typical of extended skin contact on Riesling. Expect aromas of white peach, dried apricot, and beeswax with a thread of citrus and spring blossom. The palate is textured from the maceration, with notable acidity and a savory, slightly tannic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Šuman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37586242109639,"sku":"SUMARENS19H","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/products\/suman-renzki-rizling-slovenia-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1741235400"},{"product_id":"modri-pinot-noir-suman-natural-wine","title":"Šuman Modri Pinot Noir 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eRadovan Šuman Modri Pinot Noir is a red natural wine made from 100% biodynamic Pinot Noir grown in Slovenia. The grapes undergo maceration on the skins before being bottled unfined, unfiltered, with no added so2. 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