{"product_id":"domaine-marjan-simcic-brda-cru-selection-merlot-2020","title":"Domaine Marjan Simcic BRDA Cru Selection Merlot 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBRDA Cru Selection Merlot is a still red wine that expresses the authentic character of \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Slovenian region. It appears a ruby red colour, revealing clear aromas of \u003cstrong\u003edark forest fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003erich first courses\u003c\/strong\u003e, cured meats and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is born in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eBrda\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-marl soils\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003elong ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with a \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a further refinement in bottle for at least six months. This meticulous process gives the wine its \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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 \u003cstrong\u003efamily-owned vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e225-litre barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e93 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, this label offers a harmonious and memorable tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marjan Simcic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45762017657003,"sku":"58812","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/marjan-simcic-merlot-cru-selection-brda-2020_58812_1_a9176554-9bbc-45f2-85a0-4600babd3437.webp?v=1773787685","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/domaine-marjan-simcic-brda-cru-selection-merlot-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}