Quercus Sec Methode Charmat
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
light appetizers, fruit-based desserts, mild creamy cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
In the sun-drenched, terraced hills of Goriška Brda, where the cool alpine breezes of the Julian Alps meet the warm currents of the Adriatic Sea, Klet Brda crafts its expressive Quercus Sec. This sparkling wine is produced using the Charmat (tank) method to preserve the pristine, vibrant fruit characteristics of the region's grapes. The name 'Quercus' pays homage to the native oak trees that dot the landscape, symbolizing strength and deep roots in the mineral-rich 'opoka' (marl) soils. This sparkling wine captures the joyful, social spirit of Slovenian wine culture, offering a delicate play of bubbles, fresh yellow apple, and citrus notes, backed by a subtle, elegant sweetness characteristic of the 'Sec' style.
🍾 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
Rebula, Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
11.5