{"title":"SLOVENIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vineyards in Slovenia\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/SloveniaCollectionBanner.jpg?v=1694627610\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlovenia’s location, on the border between Eastern and Western Europe, has had an enormous effect on its wine culture. Wine production here predates the Romans, so there is no lack of heritage, but following the raising of the iron curtain and Slovenia’s membership of the EU, their wines have benefitted from access to new markets, as well as the ingress of modern techniques and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three Slovenian wine-growing regions, with nine wine-growing districts ranking among the world’s very best. Due to the distinctive soils, climate, and cellaring methods, each wine-growing region has a unique selection of varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Primorska wine-growing region is the most diverse wine-growing region with its four wine-growing districts. Each wine-growing district has its own character and distinctive wines. Owing to the warm Mediterranean climate, the most famous Slovenian red wines originate from this region, as well as the renowned white and increasingly appreciated orange wines. Although not the largest in terms of surface area, the Primorska region leads in wine production in Slovenia and has the most award-winning wines and winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePodravje is Slovenia's largest wine-growing region, divided into two wine-growing districts, vines have been thriving since ancient Roman times. The favourable soil composition and continental climate have produced elegant white wines of international quality and some indigenous varieties. The most widely used white varieties are Italian Riesling, Sauvignon, Rhein Riesling, Chardonnay, and the regional speciality Furmint, and Yellow Muscat. Among the red varieties, mainly Blue Franconian, Pinot Noir, and Žametna Črnina (Red Velvet) are consumed. The area of Radgonsko-Kapelske Gorice is a world of sparkling wines, and Prekmurje is home to excellent predicate wines. They are also based on indigenous varieties, such as Ranina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years, the Posavje wine region has had a reputation as a producer of lighter white and red wines, although the region is home to international varieties as well as local specialities.It is home to the largest number of wines with a recognised traditional denomination label. The special features of the region are not only the wines, but also the vineyard cottages (zidanice), which are small brick houses in the vineyards, where you can spend the night, and the turnip caves (repnice), i.e. special cellars dug directly into the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"klet-brda-quercus-pinot-grigio","title":"Klet Brda Quercus Pinot Grigio 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Klet Brda Quercus Pinot Grigio is made from carefully selected hand-picked grapes that are grown in the Brda wine region of Slovenia. Fermented in stainless stell to retain the aromatic freshness of the grape the wine is matured for 6 months 'sur lie'. The resulting Quercus Pinot Grigio is straw yellow in colour with a soft shade of pink. On the nose there are aromas of fresh grapefruit, peach, apricot, pineapple and cinnamon. The medium-bodied palate is smooth and silky with a citrusy finish. 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Dry on the palate, good acidity and with a slightly buttery texture gives the wine a good backbone and savoury edge. The finish is long and saline. A very food friendly wine, but also great as an apéritif. [#intro]From one of Slovenia's finest producers this is a reference example of Rebula from Brda...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Edi Simčič","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41455001501763,"sku":"A22SIMCICREBULA-1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/RebulaBt.jpg?v=1716544412"},{"product_id":"gasper-malvazija-istriana","title":"Gašper Malvazija 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gašper Malvazija (also known as Malvasia Istriana) is a native white grape to the Croatian and Slovenian coastal areas that once belonged to Italy. This unique variety is known to create wines which are taut and zesty, while also slightly honeyed in character. Made solely in stainless steel, this wine is golden in colour with youthful hues. Intense aromas of tropical fruit and grapefruit give way to floral notes of acacia. 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All grapes are hand harvested and at the winery the wine is aged in a combination of stainless steel (80%)and barrique (20%) for up to 12 months. The resulting wine is powerful and complex with spicy, mineral and smoky notes. The palate is dense and fleshy with great length and structure. [#intro]Dense, powerful \u0026amp; deep this Jakot has great length \u0026amp; beautiful complexity...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vini Noüe-Marinič","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53533837263229,"sku":"A20ERIGONEJAKOT-1","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/AnneJakotBt.jpg?v=1730920692"},{"product_id":"gasper-cabernet-franc-slovenia","title":"Gašper Cabernet Franc 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gašper Cabernet Franc is sourced from low-yielding, 50-year-old vines. Hand-picked grapes are crushed and macerated on their skins for eight days before fermentation. The wine ages for 18 months in a combination of new, 350-litre French oak barrels, large neutral casks and stainless-steel tanks. This is a delightful Cabernet Franc that has a rich and aromatic nose with perfumed notes of cherries, plum, blackberries, and black pepper. The palate is smooth with great red fruit character, ripe, supple tannins and a long persistent finish. 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