West vs. East - The best of both worlds!

Merlot 2015 - Keltis

Alen says:

“If I think how many years this Merlot has still to go, drinking it now makes me feel happy and curious how it will develop.”

The facts

This Merlot is soft and rich in the mouth, reflecting the aging in cherry barrels. 

• 13,5% alc
• Dry
• Contains sulphites
• 0,75l

Merlot Selection 2018 - Batič

Alen says:

“This wine sends me around the world, to Italy and France, I stop over in South Africa and maybe quickly in Argentina - but all of this without leaving Slovenian soil and identity.”

The facts

Spectacular red fruits, soft tannins and smoothness. It has intense earthy notes followed by spices. 

The Merlot vineyards are between 8, 16, 21 and 50 years old and grow on Marl and Clay, the grapes are hand-harvested in late October. Skin contact for 18 days, aged in Slovenian oak barrels for 24 months.

• 13,5% alc
• Dry
• Contains sulphites
• 0,75l

Rhein Riesling 2017 - Zorjan

Alen says:

„This wine is calming me down without being boring. If you are looking for a wine to chill and enjoy a calm evening this is a good fit."

The facts

Mild body with a bit of volatile acidity, long finish of orange peel. It has a great funkiness, smoothness and harmonic flavors. 

Handpicked grapes ferment in amphorae (Dolium) up to 2 years, around the first spring moon Zorjan transfers the wine into barrels, where the wine gets more time to rest and is clarified by the natural force of gravity.

• 13% alc
• Dry
• Contains sulphites
• 0,75l

Rhein Riesling 2020 - Šuman

Alen says:

„The wine is lifting me up, infuses me with energy. I like how the acidity is playing with my mind.“

The facts

This Riesling has stunning fruity notes, expression of quince, with medium tannins. You will feel a pleasant bouquet of citrus fruit and challenging acidity. 

• 7 days on skin contact
• 2 years in oak barrels on fine lees
• 13% alc
• Dry
• Contains sulphites
• 0,75l

Teran 2019 - Švara

Alen says:

“For me, personally, the wine is stunning and easy to drink, it’s a red wine to refresh your mind.”

The wine comes with a medium-body with rich red fruit notes. This Teran has balanced tannins and a gentle spiciness. 

• 12 days of skin-contact in vats
• 1 year in inox tank
• bottled without filtration and added sulfur
• 11% alc
• Dry
• Contains sulphites
• 0,75l

Terranatura 2019 - Štemberger

Alen says:

„When I drink this wine I feel the fresh Karst breeze and the deep red soil, the terra rossa, on which the grapes are growing.“

The facts

Dark ruby color. Medium-body red wine that will remind you of sour cherries, raspberries and chocolate notes. It’s fresh and lively. 

• 100% Refosco, in Karst the traditional name for Refosco grapes grown on terra rossa is Teran
• 30 days in open vats, manual pigeage
• 24 months in oak barrels, no added sulfur
• 13% alc
• Dry
• Contains sulphites
• 0,75l