COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
40% Sauvignon Blanc, 60% Ribolla Gialla
PRODUCER
Klet Brda
REGION
Primorski
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Krasno Sauvignon Blanc-Ribolla Gialla is a white wine from Klet Brda, a cooperative winery in Slovenia's Goriška Brda region. This area, known for its unique climate and marl soils, is often compared to Tuscany. The wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and the local Ribolla Gialla (Rebula), with proportions varying by vintage. Klet Brda is owned by 400 local families who prioritize vineyard quality and respect for nature. The 'Krasno' name itself pays homage to the higher-lying village and its steep vineyards, symbolizing the quality grapes produced there.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Goriška Brda's soils are called 'opoka', a unique marl that imparts minerality.
Fact 02
Klet Brda is Slovenia's largest cooperative winery.
Fact 03
The region borders Italy's Friuli wine region.
Fact 04
Vineyards are often on steep, terraced slopes, requiring manual labor.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Krasno Sauvignon Blanc-Ribolla Gialla is produced by Klet Brda using controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 14°C to maintain freshness. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees (sur lie) for about six months, which contributes to its texture and complexity. Malolactic fermentation is generally avoided to preserve the wine's vibrant acidity. The grapes are handpicked from vineyards located on steep, terraced slopes, reflecting the cooperative's commitment to quality and careful vineyard management.
