The Slovenian region of Brda lies immediately to the east of Italy’s Collio region. The two denominations, in reality, comprise one contiguous quality wine zone whose terroir is rudely bisected by an international border. Today many winemakers and grapes cross the border in both directions in short journeys from vineyard to cellar. The Simcic family trace their wine making story in the region back to 1860. Their aim is to respect the historic traditions of the region in both viticulture and wine-making. The vineyards are farmed organically, yields are kept low and only natural yeasts are used. Marjan is one of the best young winemakers in Europe and has honed his knowledge of his land all his life and works to progress the quality of the wines tirelessly every year. The wines are divided into three distinct ranges. The Classic range is from the youngest vines (often up to 35 years old, however) and is made to provide wines for earlier release. Fermentation and aging takes place in stainless steel following 2 days of maceration, they then age for up to 8 months on the fine lees.
Marjan Simcic Merlot Opoka (Heron) 2016
14% abv
Velvety ruby red color. Aromas of mature plums and dark berries gradually developing into the warmth of fruit confit, leather, black spices and tobacco. The first impression is sweet with a strong structure entwined with balancing freshnes. Long & harmonious with beautiful persistence and length of fruits, spices and structure.
From Trobno Cru (Plešivo – Slovenia) vineyard with vines averaging 59 years. Fermentation takes place in contact with skins, up to 30% of grapes with stalks (maceration), in a 5,000-liter stainless steel container (vinifier), 28 days, without the addition of selected yeasts. Gentle compression with a pneumatic press. 48 months in 225-liter oak barrels (barrique), up to 30% new barrels
300 cases made
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2016 | Duty Paid | Europe | Goriska Brda | Marjan Simcic | Merlot | Red | Slovenia | Still | Wine- Reference #:
- 15616
- Strength
- 14 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Merlot
- Organic
- Yes
- Biodynamic
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No
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Orders under £150 are charged an initial £9.95 incl. VAT.
Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly.
Orders under £190 are charged an initial £12.00 incl.
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And can we change order.
Deliveries are normally between 09.00 and 17.00 Tuesday to Friday and a signature is required on receipt of delivery. (We do not ship on a Friday for Monday delivery unless specifically requested to do so).
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A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.
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UK mainland deliveries are overnight from confirmation of despatch with the exception of the following postcodes where deliveries are made on a 2 to 5 day service from despatch :
IV 3 to 11, IV14 to 28, IV 40 & IV 51 to 54, IV 63. KW 1 to 3 & KW 5 to 14. PH 33 to 41
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Marjan Simcic Teodor Rosso Cru Selection 2015
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Marjan Simcic Chardonnay Opoka 300cl 2016
Simcic’s best of the best Chardonnay
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Marjan Simcic Sauvignon Blanc Cru Selection 2018
Amazingly rich & rounded Sauvignon
£26.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Teodor Bianco Cru Selection 2018
Bold. Peaches, apricots and dried flowers
£26.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Chardonnay Opoka 150cl 2017
Simcic’s best of the best Chardonnay
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Marjan Simcic Sauvignon Vert Opoka 2018
Very first vintage of ancient vine selection
£41.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty
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