Quercus Sauvignonasse
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Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1–3 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant aromatics and crisp acidity.
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Cured meats such as prosciutto, fresh asparagus risotto, and grilled white fish.
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Hailing from the sun-drenched, terraced hills of Goriška Brda in Primorska, Slovenia, the Quercus Sauvignonasse showcases a grape variety with a dramatic history. Locally known historically as Tocai Friulano, the grape was renamed Sauvignonasse following EU regulations to protect Hungary's Tokaj region—a change that prompted local growers to affectionately refer to it as 'Jakot' (Tokaj spelled backwards). Grown on the region's signature mineral-rich marl soils, known locally as 'opoka', this wine benefits from a unique microclimate where warm Adriatic breezes meet the cooling influence of the Julian Alps. Klet Brda crafts this wine in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant, fresh character, highlighting delicate almond blossoms, green apple, and subtle herbal notes underpinned by a distinct saline minerality.
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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.