Marjan Simcic Merlot Cru Selekcija 2018
The wines of Marjan Simcic are recognized worldwide. If there is one Slovenian winemaker that deserves a place in your cellar, it is this one.
This latest addition to the Simcic universe is the little brother of Merlot Opoka. However, there is nothing small about this wine. This Merlot Cru Selection easily outclasses the more famous wines from Bordeaux. Already very drinkable, and will improve in the coming years. Full-bodied, powerful wine; extremely suitable for your more substantial meat dishes.
| Winery | Marjan Simcic |
| Country - Region | Slovenia, Goriska Brda |
| Winestyle | Red: complex & powerful |
| Grape Variety | Merlot |
| Viticulture | Conversion Bio |
| Winemaking | Hand-picking, 28 days skin maceration, 30% whole bunches; spontaneous fermentation with the grape's own yeasts. |
| Maturation | 42 months in 225l oak barrels; of which up to 30% are new. |
| Drinking window | 2024-2031 |
| Gastronomy | Red meat, dry aged, game |
| Volume (cl.) | 75.0cl. |
| Alcohol percentage | 14.0 |