Marjan Simcic
BRDA Cru Selection Teodor Bianco 2023
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Slovenia (Slovenia) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Ribolla Gialla, 20% Friulano/Sauvignon Vert, 20% Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | Ribolla Gialla: ageing in 3,000-litre oak casks for 23 months; Sauvignon Vert and Pinot Grigio: ageing in 500-litre oak casks for 23 months. Bottle ageing: at least 2 months. |
- Blend: Ribolla Gialla, Friulano and Pinot Grigio from Brda
- Aromas and colour: fruity with notes of butter and bread crust, with a golden yellow colour
- Vinification method: manual harvesting, use of indigenous yeasts, maceration on the skins
- Maturation: 23 months in oak barrels and 2 in the bottle, without filtration
- Pairings: truffle risottos, white meats and medium-aged cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Teodor Bianco Selezione Cru Brda by Marjan Simčič is an elegant white wine, a Slovenian blend based on Ribolla Gialla, Friulano and Pinot Grigio. It presents an intense yellow colour with golden highlights, anticipating a fruity aromatic profile enhanced by clear hints of butter and bread crust. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied and balanced structure, characterised by a long and pleasant finish. Thanks to its deep and enveloping profile, it is the ideal companion for truffle risottos, poultry-based dishes and medium-matured cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the hills of the renowned Brda region in Slovenia (sub-zones of Medana-Jama, Zegla and Rusic), from old vines reaching sixty-three years of age. The vineyards, cultivated at moderate altitudes and with low yields, allow for a high aromatic concentration in the clusters. The terroir is distinguished by a mineral soil composed of marl, slate and sandstone, known locally as opoka, with some clay-dominant areas. This unique habitat ensures a clear territorial connection for the wine.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting, followed by a spontaneous fermentation carried out exclusively by indigenous yeasts in oak vats and stainless steel. The different varieties undergo a targeted maceration in contact with the skins and a soft pressing; no filtration is carried out to preserve the integrity of the must. The subsequent ageing in oak barrels lasts twenty-three months, giving the wine aromatic complexity and a solid structure before its final rest. This careful artisanal production ensures the wine has remarkable ageing potential.
History and Interesting Facts
Marjan Simčič's Teodor Bianco Selezione Cru embodies the dedication of five generations of winemakers from the Brda region. It originates from old vines aged between 56 and 63 years, deeply rooted in the precious opoka marl soils. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and skin maceration enhance its territorial essence. Bottled without filtration after 23 months of ageing in oak and two months in the bottle, it offers absolute complexity. An artisanal masterpiece, internationally celebrated for its exceptional potential for long ageing.
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Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2008
- Oenologist: Marjan Simčič
- Hectares: 18
Marjan`s story, which was told and implemented through his wines in the past 20 years, in the year 2008 was brought to such perfection to present to public the result of his devotion - a new line of top quality wines ''Opoka''.
Along the wines’ structure we can follow the intertwining of long-lasting winemaker’s experience, signature of his character and all the best offered by the Brda terroir. In Brda jargon Opoka means marl of aeolian sediment very poor in organic structure, whereas very rich with mineral salts. Read more
| Name | Domaine Marjan Simcic BRDA Cru Selection Teodor Bianco 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Ribolla Gialla, 20% Friulano/Sauvignon Vert, 20% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Region | Slovenia |
| Vendor | Marjan Simcic |
| Story | History and Interesting Facts Marjan Simčič's Teodor Bianco Selezione Cru embodies the dedication of five generations of winemakers from the Brda region. It originates from old vines aged between 56 and 63 years, deeply rooted in the precious opoka marl soils. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and skin maceration enhance its territorial essence. Bottled without filtration after 23 months of ageing in oak and two months in the bottle, it offers absolute complexity. An artisanal masterpiece, internationally celebrated for its exceptional potential for long ageing. |
| Origin | Medana - Jama (Ribolla Gialla), Zegla (Sauvignon Vert) and Rusic (Pinot Grigio) |
| Soil composition | Marl, slate and sandstone (flysch/opoka); clay |
| Cultivation system | Single Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 30 hectolitres per hectare |
| Harvest | Early September (Sauvignon Vert and Pinot Grigio), late September (Ribolla) |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; maceration on the skins; no filtration; gentle pressing with a pneumatic press |
| Wine making | Ribolla Gialla: spontaneous fermentation with only indigenous yeasts started in contact with the skins (maceration for 8 days) in 3,000-litre truncated cone-shaped oak vats. Sauvignon Vert and Pinot Grigio: spontaneous fermentation with only indigenous yeasts started in contact with the skins (maceration for 2 days) in 2,500-litre stainless steel tanks. Gentle pressing with a pneumatic press. No filtration. Ageing for 23 months in oak barrels (Ribolla Gialla in 3,000-litre barrels; Sauvignon Vert and Pinot Grigio in 500-litre barrels) and at least 2 months in the bottle. |
| Aging | Ribolla Gialla: ageing in 3,000-litre oak casks for 23 months; Sauvignon Vert and Pinot Grigio: ageing in 500-litre oak casks for 23 months. Bottle ageing: at least 2 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |