Krasno Merlot
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled pork chops, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The Krasno range is named after the picturesque, high-altitude village of Krasno in Goriška Brda, where vineyards cling to steep, hand-harvested terraces composed of 'opoka'—a distinctive local soil rich in marl and sandstone. This unique terroir is shaped by a dramatic climatic meeting point, where cool alpine breezes from the Julian Alps collide with warm Mediterranean air from the Adriatic Sea. Krasno Merlot is crafted to emphasize elegance and freshness over heavy extraction, capturing the bright red fruit character and mineral undertones typical of this cool-climate region. The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel followed by aging in a combination of traditional large oak casks and neutral barriques, preserving its vibrant varietal typicity while refining its structure.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1957 as a cooperative uniting local winegrowing families, Klet Brda is the leading wine producer in the picturesque Goriška Brda region of western Slovenia, situated between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Working with hundreds of multi-generational families who tend steep, terraced vineyards planted on distinctive flysch and sandstone soils known locally as 'opoka', the winery seamlessly merges centuries of viticultural tradition with state-of-the-art cellar techniques. The estate is celebrated for its diverse portfolio spanning crisp sparkling wines, vibrant whites, and structured reds, with particular distinction in indigenous and regional varieties such as Rebula (Ribolla Gialla) and Sauvignonasse alongside international mainstays across acclaimed collections like the fresh, fruit-forward Quercus line.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Merlot
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13% - 13.5%