Quercus Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled shrimp, fresh summer salads, light pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched, terraced hills of Goriška Brda in Primorska, Slovenia, the Quercus Rosé is a vibrant expression of a unique microclimate where alpine breezes meet Mediterranean warmth. The wine is crafted primarily from Merlot grapes grown on opoka, the region's signature mineral-rich marl and sandstone soils. The name Quercus pays homage to the majestic oak trees native to the region, symbolizing strength and deep roots. To preserve its bright, youthful character and delicate aromas of wild strawberries, red currants, and raspberries, the grapes undergo a short maceration followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. This results in a crisp, refreshing rosé that beautifully captures the lively spirit of the Slovenian hills.
🍾 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)
12% - 12.5%