Quercus Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Creamy pasta dishes, grilled sea bass, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
The Quercus Chardonnay from Klet Brda is a brilliant expression of how international varieties adapt to the unique terroir of Goriška Brda in Primorska, Slovenia. Grown on steep, terraced vineyards carved into 'opoka'—a local soil composed of mineral-rich marl and sandstone—the vines benefit from a dramatic microclimate where cool Alpine winds meet warm Adriatic breezes. The name 'Quercus' is Latin for oak, paying homage to the historic oak forests that dot the regional landscape. Unlike heavily oaked New World Chardonnays, this cuvée is crafted primarily in stainless steel with gentle sur lie aging, preserving the grape's natural freshness, vibrant yellow apple and peach aromas, and a distinct, elegant minerality that reflects its sub-Alpine maritime heritage.
🍾 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
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13%