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: in 3,000 l oak barrels for 23 months; Sauvignon Vert and Pinot Grigio: in 500 l oak barrels for 23 months. Bottle ageing: at least 2 months. |
- Blend Brda: 60% Ribolla Gialla, 20% Friulano/Sauvignon Vert, 20% Pinot Grigio
- Vinification: fermentation with indigenous yeasts, skin maceration, unfiltered
- Aged in oak: 23 months in barrels and vats, followed by at least 2 months in bottle
- Pairings: 12-14 °C; ideal with truffle risottos, fish, shellfish and poultry
- Longevity and awards: ready to drink, potential of 15 years; rated 92/100 by James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Teodor Bianco from the Cru selection of Marjan Simcic is an elegant Slovenian blend made from Ribolla Gialla, Friulano and Pinot Grigio grapes. In the glass, it displays an intense yellow colour with bright golden highlights, offering a fruity aromatic profile enriched by clear notes of butter and bread crust. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied structure and a long finish, making it ideal for pairing with truffle risottos, poultry dishes and medium-aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the hills of Brda, harvested from vines cultivated according to sustainable principles. Ribolla Gialla thrives on marl and slate soils, a typical expression of the local mineral terroir known as opoka, while Friulano and Pinot Grigio benefit from a predominantly clayey subsoil. The moderate altitude and low yields allow the aromas to concentrate in the bunches, giving the wine a distinct territorial character.
How it is produced
Manual harvesting precedes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and targeted skin maceration. To preserve the varietal essence, gentle pressing is carried out, avoiding any filtration. The long ageing process takes place entirely in oak barrels, which impart valuable complexity to the wine before the final rest. This artisanal approach ensures Teodor Bianco has an excellent ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
Teodor Bianco embodies the vision of Marjan Simčič, a proud heir to five generations of winemakers in Brda. Produced from old vines organically cultivated on marl-rich opoka soils, this Slovenian blend expresses a deep connection with its land. Spontaneous fermentation and lengthy ageing in oak impart refined notes of butter and bread to the glass, enhancing its complexity. The 2022 vintage offers a wine of extraordinary longevity, already internationally awarded and renowned for its excellent ageing potential.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
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 Curiosities Teodor Bianco embodies the vision of Marjan Simčič, a proud heir to five generations of winemakers in Brda. Produced from old vines organically cultivated on marl-rich opoka soils, this Slovenian blend expresses a deep connection with its land. Spontaneous fermentation and lengthy ageing in oak impart refined notes of butter and bread to the glass, enhancing its complexity. The 2022 vintage offers a wine of extraordinary longevity, already internationally awarded and renowned for its excellent ageing potential. |
| Origin | Medana - Jama (Ribolla Gialla), Zegla (Sauvignon Vert), Rusic (Pinot Grigio) |
| Soil composition | Ribolla Gialla: marls, slate and sandstone (flysch or opoka); Sauvignon Vert and Pinot Grigio: clay |
| Cultivation system | Single Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 30 hl/ha |
| Harvest | Manuale - selezione dei grappoli - inizio settembre (Sauvignon Vert e Pinot Grigio), fine settembre (Ribolla) |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; skin maceration; no filtration; soft pressing with a pneumatic press |
| Wine making | Ribolla Gialla: spontaneous fermentation with only indigenous yeasts started in contact with the skins (8 days maceration) in 3,000-litre truncated conical oak vats. Sauvignon Vert and Pinot Grigio: spontaneous fermentation with only indigenous yeasts started in contact with the skins (2 days maceration) in 2,500-litre stainless steel tanks. Gentle pressing with pneumatic press. |
| Aging | Ribolla Gialla: in 3,000 l oak barrels for 23 months; Sauvignon Vert and Pinot Grigio: in 500 l oak barrels for 23 months. Bottle ageing: at least 2 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |