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 24 Hectare estate's vineyards are farmed organically, yields are kept low and only natural yeasts are used. Marjan is one of the best 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. Classic ( younger vines, all stainless steel, short maceration with lees aging). Cru Selection (single vineyard, oak ferment and aging, some skin contact). Opoka ( the oldest vines of the Crus, planted on the prized Opoka Soil, longer aging)
Marjan Simcic Sauvignon Vert Opoka 2018
13.5% abv
First release of a top selection of pure Sauvignon Vert. The wine shows a golden-yellow colour with a gentle greenish undertone. Perfectly timed harvest captures the healthiness and phenolic ripeness of the grapes, giving the wine an elegant vibrant body next to its mineral freshness, rich yet not overwhelming herbal accents and a lasting finish. With air this develops subtle hints of dry herbs, dry field flowers and ripe green apple. The palate boasts a refined elegance underscored by a pleasant minerality, with a characteristically gentle lingering finish of ripe almonds
From an 89 year old vineyard in Zegla. Wild yeast ferment in contact with skins for 2 days in conical oak barrels (tono) 2,500 l. Aged for 23 months in conical oak barrels. Sauvignon Vert hails from France, it was brought to the regions of northern Italy and the Brda with mentions already in 1600. Since the variety thrives exceedingly well in local conditions, bearing remarkable results, the locals (Friulians) in time simply adopted it as indigenous, and the Italian side of the land now calls it Friulano.Opoka is the local term for the marl mineral soil of the area. These wines are only made in the best vintages and are the product of a strict selection and represent the best of the best. Only vines identified as growing on the Opoka soil during extensive core samples throughout all the estate’s vineyards are elligible for selection.
275 cases made
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2018 | Duty Paid | Europe | Goriska Brda | Marjan Simcic | Ribolla Gialla | Sauvignon Vert / Tocai Friulano | Slovenia | Still | White | Wine- Reference #:
- 13362
- Strength
- 13.5 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon Vert / Tocai Friulano
- Organic
- Yes
- Biodynamic
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No
What do I pay for delivery?
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.
All stock bought from Bond will be charged at delivery cost as quoted by the bond. As this varies dependent on the location of the wines and ultimate destination this will be quoted to you at the point of billing for VAT and duty.
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).
A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a further email and/or text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.
If you are out a card is left, with an instruction to call the local depot to re-arrange delivery. Alternatively, you can inform us to “leave safe”, “leave with a neighbour”, “leave in garage” etc. and we will pass this information onto the courier. Please remember that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions, alcohol will only be left with persons over 18 Years Old.
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.
We use Mailsafe packaging and double walled cardboard boxes for secure shipping of all bottles. Clear labelling marked FRAGILE is applied and all our despatches.
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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£20.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty


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£28.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty


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Marjan Simcic Classic Ribolla 2023
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£20.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty


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Marjan Simcic Chardonnay Cru Selection 2022
Minerals, herbs and spices
£28.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty


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Marjan Simcic Numerals One by Leonardo Simcic 2019
Welcome the 6th Generation
£57.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty


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Marjan Simcic Sauvignon Blanc Cru Selection 2022
Amazingly rich & rounded Sauvignon
£28.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty


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Marjan Simcic Pinot Grigio Cru Selection Ramato 2023
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£28.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty


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Marjan Simcic Ribolla Cru Selection 2022
Candied zests, dried fruits and tarte tatin aromas
£28.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty


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Marjan Simcic Merlot Cru Selection 2018
Deep, intergrated & classy
£37.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty


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