{"product_id":"domaine-marjan-simcic-brda-cru-selection-teodor-bianco-2023","title":"Domaine Marjan Simcic BRDA Cru Selection Teodor Bianco 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeodor 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 \u003cstrong\u003efruity aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e enriched by clear notes of butter and bread crust. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003elong finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for pairing with truffle risottos, poultry dishes and medium-aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the hills of Brda, harvested from vines cultivated according to sustainable principles. Ribolla Gialla thrives on \u003cstrong\u003emarl and slate soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003elow yields\u003c\/strong\u003e allow the aromas to concentrate in the bunches, giving the wine a distinct \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eManual harvesting precedes \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which impart valuable complexity to the wine before the final rest. This artisanal approach ensures Teodor Bianco has an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeodor Bianco embodies the vision of Marjan Simčič, a proud heir to five generations of winemakers in Brda. Produced from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003enotes of butter and bread\u003c\/strong\u003e to the glass, enhancing its complexity. The 2022 vintage offers a wine of extraordinary longevity, already internationally awarded and renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marjan Simcic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47411829932203,"sku":"62207","price":234.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/domaine-marjan-simcic-brda-cru-selection-teodor-bianco-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}