Krasno Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, wild mushroom pasta
✨ Technical Specifications
The Krasno range is named after the high-altitude village of Krasno in the Goriška Brda region, where vineyards cling to steep, hand-carved terraces. The terroir here is defined by 'opoka'—a unique local soil composed of layered marl and sandstone that forces vine roots deep into the earth, imparting a distinct mineral complexity. While the region is historically celebrated for its white wines, the unique microclimate where the warm Adriatic Sea breezes collide with cool Alpine winds from the Julian Alps provides an exceptional environment for red varieties. This Syrah represents a cool-climate expression of the grape, showcasing vibrant acidity, cracked black pepper notes, and refined tannins, achieved through careful fermentation in stainless steel and partial aging in large oak casks to preserve its bright, terroir-driven character.
🍾 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
Syrah