Description
Winery: Blazic
Founded: 1993
Location: Plesivo–Dobrovo, Goriška Brda, Primorska Region
Winemaker: Borut Blažič heads this eponymous winery, located in the far west of Slovenia, on the border with Italy. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, the area offers an ideal environment for producing top-quality grapes.
Most of the vineyards are situated on Slovenian territory, with a small number just across the border in Italy. All Blažič wines are made according to the KOPOP method, an organic agricultural programme supported by the Slovenian government. This means the grapes are grown with the utmost respect for nature. No pesticides or artificial fertilisers are used, and the grapes are harvested by hand.
Wine type: Dry orange – 100% Rebula – 12.5% alcohol
Vinification: After 7 days of maceration (skin contact), a natural fermentation takes place without added yeasts and without temperature control. Aged for 4 years in used 500 L oak barrels.
Tasting profile: This wine is made from grapes from selected vineyards. It has a deep amber-orange color. The nose is very complex, rich, and layered, with notes of dried apricot, dried flowers, and herbs. There is a beautiful balance of acidity and tannins, with a long, mineral finish. A magnificent wine with aging potential.
Food pairing: This wine shows its best when paired with bold flavors, such as aged hard cheeses and strongly flavored cheeses. It also pairs well with meat dishes, legumes, whole-grain pasta, polenta, mushrooms, and pronounced tropical spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and cardamom.
