De Baguer Merlot - Cabernet Franc
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, as it benefits from cellar aging to fully integrate its oak and tannin structure.
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Roasted lamb, venison stew, aged hard cheeses
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The De Baguer Merlot - Cabernet Franc is the flagship red cuvée of Klet Brda, named in honor of Count Silverio de Baguer, a Spanish diplomat who acquired the Dobrovo Castle in 1872 and laid the foundations for modern, quality-driven viticulture in the region. Grown on the steep, terraced slopes of Goriška Brda, the vines thrive in 'opoka' soil—a unique local flysch composed of layered marl and sandstone that imparts a distinct mineral complexity and structure to the wine. This premium blend undergoes meticulous hand-harvesting followed by extended maceration and aging in French oak barriques. The result is a sophisticated, deeply colored red that seamlessly marries the plush, dark fruit characteristics of Merlot with the elegant structure, herbal nuances, and refined tannins of Cabernet Franc.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1957 in the heart of the picturesque Goriška Brda region in Primorska, Slovenia, Klet Brda is a leading cooperative winery that unites over 400 local winegrowing families. Operating under a philosophy of deep respect for nature and sustainable viticulture, the cooperative's growers hand-harvest grapes from steep, mineral-rich terraced vineyards. Klet Brda is globally renowned for championing indigenous and international varieties, most notably the flagship Rebula, alongside their highly acclaimed Quercus range which features fresh, expressive white, rosé, and red wines that beautifully capture the unique microclimate shaped by the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea.