Banville Wine Merchants Import Portfolio Winter 2023 - Flipbook - Page 50
THE STORY
Domaine Marjan Simčič is THE benchmark
producer in Slovenia representing this unique
terroir with elegance and expressiveness and
a style that is unparalleled. The Brda wine
region, affectionately termed the "Tuscany of
Slovenia", is rich in winemaking history. While
Marjan Simčič's family has been crafting
wines here for five generations, it is Marjan's
visionary approach that has elevated the
estate to international recognition. In a land
that can sometimes be overshadowed by its
Italian
neighbors,
Marjan
is
deeply
passionate about showcasing this unique
Slovenian terroir. The region is characterized
by rolling hills and a unique microclimate
influenced by the Adriatic Sea to the south
and the Julian Alps to the north.
THE WINES
Marjan's classic wines beautifully represent
the essence of the Brda region.
The Cru Selections represent specific
vineyards that produce exceptional grapes.
These vineyards have a vine age between
20 and 60 years and each expresses a
unique microclimate.
The Opoka Cru Selections carry pedigree
dating back to 1786 when Emperor Joseph II
classified wines in the Princely Country of
Gorizia and Gradisca. These wines are
single-vineyard selections from within the
Medana Catastre and the vineyards range
in age from 40-96 years old. These wines
truly reflect the unique character of the
micro-terroir of the Opoka soil.
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