COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Vina Blazic
REGION
Primorski
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Blazic Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a red wine from the Goriška Brda region of Slovenia. The producer, Vina Blazic (or Blažič), is a family winery with roots dating back to 1890. They manage 10 hectares of vineyards, with a portion of their land located on the Italian side of Goriška Brda. The winery has been transitioning to organic farming practices for the past decade. The 2016 vintage is noted as a generally favorable year in Europe. This wine represents a specific expression from a family with a long-standing connection to its terroir in a developing wine region.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Blažič family vineyards are split between Slovenia and Italy.
Fact 02
The winery has been farming organically for over a decade.
Fact 03
Borut Blažič was an early adopter of skin maceration for white wines in Slovenia.
Fact 04
Goriška Brda's unique microclimate is influenced by both mountains and the sea.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Blazic Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by Vina Blazic in Goriška Brda, Slovenia. The winemaking process likely involves controlled fermentation, followed by aging, typically in oak barrels, to develop the wine's structure and complexity. The family's commitment to organic viticulture is a foundational aspect of their production. While specific techniques for this vintage are not detailed, the focus is on expressing the varietal and regional characteristics through established winemaking practices.
