COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Merlot 45%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Refosco 25%
PRODUCER
Fedora
REGION
Vipava Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Goli Breg is a red wine from the Vipava Valley in Slovenia, produced by the family-run Fedora winery. The wine is a blend of 45% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Refosco, with the Refosco contributing a unique fruity character. The name 'Goli Breg' translates to 'Naked Hill' and is derived from a local legend about a talented winemaker. Fedora winery, with a history dating back to 1880, follows a philosophy of minimal intervention, organic, and partly biodynamic farming practices. The vineyards are located on the Erzeljski hrib, Golenbreg, and V Meji sites, characterized by marl and sandstone soils at elevations of 200-250 meters.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Goli Breg' means 'Naked Hill' and is inspired by a local fable.
Fact 02
The wine is named after a limping winemaker who secretly cultivated grapes on a steep hill.
Fact 03
Fedora winery is committed to organic and partly biodynamic farming practices.
Fact 04
Grapes are spontaneously fermented with no added yeasts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Goli Breg is produced using a hands-off approach that begins with hand-harvested grapes. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation for 30 days with extended skin contact, utilizing native yeasts. Following fermentation, it is aged for 12 months in old 225-liter oak barrels. Minimal sulfur is added only at bottling. The winery adheres to organic and partly biodynamic farming practices, focusing on natural fertilization and avoiding synthetic pesticides.
