Marjan Simcic
BRDA Cru Selection Merlot 2020
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Slovenia (Slovenia) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Up to 42 months in classic French oak barrels of 225 litres (barrique); bottle ageing: at least 6 months. If stored appropriately, it can mature for up to fifteen years or even longer. |
- Origin: 100% Merlot from Brda, Slovenia, 2020 harvest
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and 21 days maceration
- Ageing: 42 months in French oak barriques followed by 6 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: ruby red colour, notes of dark forest fruits, freshness and a persistent finish
- Awards and alcohol content: 93 points James Suckling; 14% vol, still red wine
Description
What kind of wine it is
BRDA Cru Selection Merlot is a still red wine that expresses the authentic character of Merlot in the Slovenian region. It appears a ruby red colour, revealing clear aromas of dark forest fruits. On the palate, it unveils an elegant structure and a pleasant freshness, leading to a harmonious development and a persistent finish. Excellent if decanted for an hour, it pairs superbly with beef, lamb and game dishes, and also enhances rich first courses, cured meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of the Brda region, reflecting the organic and ecological approach of the Marjan Simcic winery. The vineyards selected for the Cru Selection line boast vines over twenty years old, rooted in the typical calcareous-marl soils of the area. The presence of opoka, the characteristic local geological formation, gives the sip a distinct mineral imprint. This combination of soil and climate guarantees the wine a solid structural texture and an excellent capacity for long ageing over time.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a spontaneous fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, with a twenty-one day maceration on the skins. Gentle pressing allows the separation of the pomace while preserving the aromatic purity of the must. Maturation continues for forty-two months in French oak barrels, followed by a further refinement in bottle for at least six months. This meticulous process gives the wine its balanced complexity.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Slovenia, in the renowned Brda terroir, the Merlot Cru Selection 2020 highlights the centuries-old dedication of the Marjan Simčič winery, founded in 1860. This elegant red is born from family-owned vineyards managed organically, with vines aged between 21 and 26 years. The meticulous process involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and twenty-one days of maceration, followed by 42 months of ageing in 225-litre barriques. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, this label offers a harmonious and memorable tasting experience.
Awards
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2020
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2008
- Oenologist: Marjan Simčič
- Hectares: 18
Marjan`s story, which was told and implemented through his wines in the past 20 years, in the year 2008 was brought to such perfection to present to public the result of his devotion - a new line of top quality wines ''Opoka''.
Along the wines’ structure we can follow the intertwining of long-lasting winemaker’s experience, signature of his character and all the best offered by the Brda terroir. In Brda jargon Opoka means marl of aeolian sediment very poor in organic structure, whereas very rich with mineral salts. Read more
| Name | Domaine Marjan Simcic BRDA Cru Selection Merlot 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Region | Slovenia |
| Vendor | Marjan Simcic |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Slovenia, in the renowned Brda terroir, the Merlot Cru Selection 2020 highlights the centuries-old dedication of the Marjan Simčič winery, founded in 1860. This elegant red is born from family-owned vineyards managed organically, with vines aged between 21 and 26 years. The meticulous process involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and twenty-one days of maceration, followed by 42 months of ageing in 225-litre barriques. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, this label offers a harmonious and memorable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Brda, Slovenia |
| Soil composition | Entirely calcareous and marly |
| Fermentation | 21 days |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins for 21 days in stainless steel tanks; soft pressing with a pneumatic press; ageing for up to 42 months in French oak barriques and at least 6 months in the bottle |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation with skin contact (maceration) for 21 days in a 5,000-litre stainless steel tank, gentle pressing with a pneumatic press. Ageing for up to 42 months in 225-litre French oak barrels (barriques) and at least 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Up to 42 months in classic French oak barrels of 225 litres (barrique); bottle ageing: at least 6 months. If stored appropriately, it can mature for up to fifteen years or even longer. |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |