
Domaine Marjan Simčič
Sauvignon Blanc Cru Selection
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Description :
Vineyards: Podgredic Cru (IT), Jordano Cru (SLO)
Hand-harvested at the end of September.
Vinification: Fermentation starts spontaneously in contact with skins of berries over a 2-day maceration process in 5,000 Litre steel tanks; Softly pressed with pneumatic pressure.
Maturation: 14 months in 2,500 Litre conical oak barrels (tino) on the lees.
Maturation in the bottle: at least 6 months.Grape varieties :
Sauvignon Blanc
Altitude :
120m - 250m ASL
Vineyard age :
Range from 17- to 47- years old
Exposure :
Podgredic - east / Jordano - north
Soil :
Podgredic: clay; Jordano: marl (Opoka)
Alcohol :
13.5%
Tasting notes :
The inviting bouquet is creamy with notes of quince, summer herbs, a touch of box leaf and citrus, and excellent oak integration. The palate is silky with notes of green papaya, lemon oil, and a hint of rosemary, backed by fine acidity and good length.
This is an elegant, mineral Sauvignon Blanc in a unique Brda style.
Food matching ideas: Goes well with delicate first courses, fish and shellfish, seasoned goat cheeses, and cream cheese.
Press Notes
- James Suckling
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- AG Vinous
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