The Klet Brda winery is the leading producer and exporter of Slovenian bottled wine. Renowned for its distinctive style and appreciated by wine lovers in Slovenia and 26 countries around the world. The winery unites 400 families, who have been working together for over fifty years and have turned local wine-making into a success story. Our mission is to capture in our wines the uniqueness of the Brda terroir and use effective marketing to contribute to the development of the region and the prosperity of the local population. The guiding principle in our day-to-day activities is a deep respect for nature and its cycles, as we believe that superior quality is born in the vineyard.
The Klet Brda Winery manages 1200 hectares of vineyards in the Goriska Brda region. The largest share of vineyards is planted with the indigenous Brda variety Ribolla Gialla (27%) which is followed by Merlot (20%), Chardonnay (16%), and Sauvignonasse, formerly known as Tocai Friulano (12%). In addition to the above-mentioned varieties the vineyards are planted with Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and the indigenous Pikolit and Verduc. On average a winegrower cultivates a little less than 2 ha of vineyards. Consequently, he pays a lot of attention to the care of vines, which is reflected in the excellent quality of grapes and wine.
Responsibility towards nature, territory, wine, and people. In our vineyards birds nest. Mother Nature is indeed our greatest ally. Our vineyards are cultivated according to the principles of integrated production of grapes. The vast majority of viticulture practices are done manually, with great attention to natural cycles and respect for their characteristics. Maintaining a clean and healthy environment is for us, living and working with nature, of quintessential importance. The agronomists of Klet Brda winery engage with our winegrowers on a daily basis.
WINE MAKING NOTES
Fermentation:
Rebula (Ribolla Gialla): 10 months of skin contact from October 2018 / August 2019. In big oak barrels Malvasia: 1 month of skin contact; 8 months sur lie total in stainless steel at 57° F. Sauvignonasse: 1 month of skin contact; 8 months sur lie total in stainless steel at 57° F.
Maturing:
Rebula (Ribolla Gialla): in large oak barrels 14 moths, separately. Malvasia: in stainless steel tanks 15 months, separately. Sauvignonasse: in stainless steel tanks 15months, separately.
TASTING NOTES
Pinkish with golden reflection. Gentle aromas of ripe white fruit, spices, field flowers, cedar, almonds, and fresh bread crust. Dried fruit, spices, quince, tropical pineapple, avocado aftertaste dried grass- hay. Medium bodied.
Vintage: 2018
Wine Type: Orange
Varietal: 40% Rebula (Ribolla Gialla), 30% Malvasia, 30% Sauvignonasse
Alc: 12,5%
Region: GORIŠKA BRDA
Soil: Flysch, sandstone and limestone
Wine Maker: Klet – Brda
Rebula
WINE MAKING NOTES
100% in 6,000-litre oak barrels for at least 12 months.
TASTING NOTES
Deep yellow with gold reflections. Amroma reminiscent of Mediterranean citruses and cedar – rounded with a delicate note of vanilla and fresh bread crust. Elegant, fresh and harmonious; a slight touch of sweet tannins in a long finish.
Vintage: 2018
Wine Type: White
Varietal: 100% Rebula (Ribolla Gialla)
Alc: 13,5%
Region: GORIŠKA BRDA
Soil: Flysch, sandstone and limestone
Wine Maker: Klet – Brda
Sauvignonasse
WINE MAKING NOTES
Fermentation:
100% in stainless steel at 57°F.
Maturing:
100% in stainless steel, 6 months »sur lie«.
TASTING NOTES
Yellow with a golden hue. The well-known and unique aroma intertwining field flowers, elderflower, almonds and pine needles. Mineral freshness, full body with complex aromas and a long almond finish.
Vintage: 2018
Wine Type: White
Varietal: 100% Sauvignonasse
Alc: 13,5%
Region: GORIŠKA BRDA
Soil: Flysch, sandstone and limestone
Wine Maker: Klet – Brda
Pinot Noir
WINE MAKING NOTES
100% in French Oak barrels
TASTING NOTES
Deep red ruby with brick-colored reflections. On the nose mature red fruit, and berries. Nicely expressed tannins; pleasantly soft with a full body and a warm ending.
Vintage: 2018
Wine Type: Red
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Alc: 13%
Region: GORIŠKA BRDA
Soil: Loam
Wine Maker: Klet – Brda
Rebula
Sparkling White Wine
WINE MAKING NOTES
Fermentation: 100% in stainless steel containers at 57 ˚F
Secondary fermentation: 100% in stainless steel containers at 61 ˚F
Maturing: 100% in charmat tanks 3 months »sur lie«
TASTING NOTES
Lemon yellow light gold with tiny bubble chains. On the nose reserved at first, then evolving into a ticklishly fruit-forward aroma of green apple and citruses. On the mouth characteristically intense nature of rebula along with a vivid freshness.
Vintage: 2018
Wine Type: White Sparkling
Varietal: 100% Rebula (Ribolla Gialla)
Alc: 12,5%
Region: GORIŠKA BRDA
Soil: Flysch, sandstone and limestone
Wine Maker: Klet – Brda
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