About this product
The prestige Merlot-dominant blend from Brda's most technically accomplished estate — Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from opoka (flysch marl) soils on the Slovenian-Italian border. The wine shows remarkable elegance and complexity: dark cherry, cedar, violet, fine tannins, and a mineral-earthy quality that reflects the flysch terroir. More refined and European in style than many Merlot-based wines, with genuine aging potential. Slovenia's most serious red wine.
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Merlot-dominant Brda with braised veal — the wine's elegance and mineral refinement complement the delicate braised veal. Mushrooms bridge its earthy depth while tarragon gremolata adds fresh aromatic contrast.
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The wine's dark cherry character mirrors the cherry reduction precisely. Duck's richness is balanced by Merlot's tannin and acidity while polenta provides earthy grounding.
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A classic Merlot-lamb pairing elevated by the wine's European refinement. Herbs echo its aromatic complexity while lentils bridge its mineral depth.
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Slovenian sheep's milk cheese with cherries from Brda — a hyperlocal pairing. The wine's dark cherry character echoes the fruit while aged cheese's density is balanced by Merlot's elegance.
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