slovenia
• Located in the heart of Europe, the Alps are opposite the Pannonia Plain, and the Mediterranean Sea and the mysterious karst complement each other.
• Boundary:
• North to Austria
• East Hungary
• South to Croatia
• West Italy
Slovenia – Grape Growing
• Own the oldest surviving vines in the world, up to 400 years old
• Vineyards cover an area of up to 24,200 hectares
• Unique viticulture – most vineyards are planted on sunny slopes
• First brewed sparkling wine in 1852
• The International Wine Competition has been held in the capital – Ljubljana for more than 60 years
The first Modern International Wine Competition was held in 1955. That year, the Ljubljana Wine Competition was sponsored by the International Vine and Wine Office (OIV), and has continued to sponsor.
• The annual output of wine is between 80-90 million liters
• Three major producing areas:
•coastal area primorje – southwest
•Along the Delaware Valley podravje – East&Northeast
•Along the Sava Valley region posavje – southeast
Goriska Brda- Region
• Located on the border between Slovenia and Italy
• BRDA – Slovenian means hills, small ridge areas where valleys and streams are intertwined, which is also an accurate description of the terrain of this region
• The production area is 72 square kilometers and has 43 villages
• More than 5,000 resident population
Goriska Brda – Vineyard
• Brda is a hilly area
• Most of the vineyards grow on the terraced slopes of the sun
Goriska Brda – Soil
• Soil consists of marine precipitate deposits
• After the seawater recedes, the residual mudstone, sandstone and limestone layers provide the best natural basic conditions for high-quality grapes
• Rich in minerals
Goriska Brda – Grape Variety
70% of white grape varieties:
• Rebula
• Sauvignon
• Sauvignonasse
• Pinot Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Chardonnay
• Pikolit
• Verduc
30% of red grape varieties:
• Merlot
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Cabernet Franc
• Pinot Noir/Syrah
Klet Brda sustainable production
Insist on sustainable production, planting and brewing
3 Pillars of Sustainable Production
1. Sustainable production for
Nature
2. Sustainable production for
People
3. Sustainable production for
long term succeed
Klet Brda Winery Goric Hill Brda Winery — Slovenia National Wine Cellar
• The only one was established in 1975 as an agricultural cooperative
• 1200 hectares of vineyards
• Grapes are all cultivated in green
• The grapes produced are of high quality and cost-effective
• The history of winemaking in the Brda region originated from the ancient Roman Empire more than 2,000 years ago, and we still preserve the relevant historical relics in good condition. At that time, the Brda region was the main supplying area of Austro-Hungarian wine, and all the labor in the vineyard was done by hand.
• The oldest wine cellar has been preserved so far Rebula in 1957.
Dobrovo Castle
• The origin of the Dobrov castle can be traced back to the 13th century, but in the next centuries, it gradually died out, and until the early 17th century, a The new Renaissance mansion is built on its ruins and has been preserved to this day, and is considered to be one of the best preserved architectural heritage models in the world.
• The original Fort Lord of Dobrov Castle is said to be the Counts of Colloredo, followed by the Marquess of Mondcorly. Montecuccoli) and the Catterini-Erzberg family from Gorizia in the late 18th century. 1872,Basée familyInherited Dobrow Castle through marriage
• The castle was built in the 13th century and began modern winery 150 years ago, and bottled wine was exported to European countries.
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• Today, we still make top brand wines in this castle, such as Brda A+, Earl Bar Magnificent, etc.
Dobrovo Castle Cellar
• The castle wine cellar is used to brew two high-end brands – Earl Bar Magné and Brda A+. Mainly French oak barrels.
• High quality first comes from the vineyard, only the best melo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon are used for brewing dry red, and Chardonnay and Rebula are used to brew the blended dry white. The ripening of all grapes is just right. Both fermentation and aging are carried out in these oak barrels.
• A+ uses a 225-liter small oak barrel, and the brand’s positioning is that the wine body has a more intense and strong taste.
• Earl Ba’s magnificent positioning is elegant and delicate, and more French style, so a 350-liter larger oak barrel is used.
Strategy Three Strategies
• Respect for nature
• Respect for tradition
• Adhere to high quality, from planting to sales:
Our agronomist is responsible for the management of the vineyard and grows grapes in the most natural way;
In the wine cellar, the winemaker is responsible for using mature winemaking technology to ensure the quality of the wine.
export export market
• National cellar is the largest exporter of bottled wine in Slovenia, and its main export markets are the United States, China, Japan, Western Europe and Canada.
• Annual output of 50% is exported, 50% is sold in the domestic market.
Darinko Ribolica chief winemaker
• Graduated from the School of Biotechnology in 1992, majoring in grape wine (Oenology)
• Being a Brda Cellar for more than 30 years as a winemaker
• Obtain the WSET Level 3 Course Certificate
• Jury judges of major international wine competitions and members of the Italian winer tasting competition
Klet Brda Brda Winery – Brand
A Plus Brda A+ – Best Embodiment of Brda
• A+, made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Ferment and mature in 225-liter small oak barrels, perfectly combining the unique fruity aroma of grape varieties with the breath of oak barrels.
• For wine lovers, A+ is the best embodiment of Balda’s fertile soil. Only the grapes of the highest quality are made, so A+ is also our limited edition wine. The elegance of A+ wine is the result of careful monitoring of the grape ripening process, careful aging in the best oak barrels, and the unique interpretation of the chief brewer.
• This pair of hard-working hands can make you feel the particularity of handwork and each grape year and vineyard. Through the fusion of traditional knowledge and advanced technology, Balda Winery has brewed this wine.
De Baguer – Contemporary Style Wine
• De Baguer is a new way of making wine, which combines soft, delicate, aromatic and elegant qualities.
• Mello and Cabernet Franc are blended in 350-liter oak barrels to reduce the impact of oak barrels on wine, so that the potential of grape varieties can be brought into greater play, so as to highlight the mineral feeling given by terroirs.
• The De Baguer magnificent series is different from the typical high-end wine, the winemaker focuses on the fragrance and minerality of the variety, and the soil of Balda is the best embodiment.
Bagueri Cellar
• This is one of the special areas of the Brda Cellar, which is specially used to brew the magnificent.
•Barseries are suitable for savoring the large tasting cups. The grape varieties come from selected vineyards with extremely low yields. Grape grapes are picked at the best time, and then small oak barrels at 225 liters. In impregnation and fermentation, the fruity aroma of the grapes and the smell of oak barrels are perfectly combined. At the same time, thanks to the micro-oxidation in the oak barrels, the wine becomes softer, the color is deeper, and the tannins are more and more sweet.
