Quercus Merlot
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character.
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Grilled pork chops, classic beef lasagna, or aged Gouda cheese.
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Named after the Latin word for oak, the Quercus range from Klet Brda pays homage to the ancient oak forests that once blanketed the rolling hills of Goriška Brda. This Merlot is grown on steep, sun-drenched terraced vineyards where the soil is dominated by opoka—a mineral-rich flysch composed of marl and sandstone. The unique microclimate here, caught between the cooling breezes of the Julian Alps and the warm breath of the Adriatic Sea, allows Merlot to ripen beautifully while retaining its vibrant acidity. The wine is crafted in a fresh, modern style, undergoing controlled fermentation in stainless steel followed by brief maturation, resulting in a smooth, fruit-forward red that captures the essence of this Slovenian borderland.
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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.