Klet Brda “Bagueri Merlot” Goriška Brda 2018
Merlot | Gorishka Brda | Slovenia | Red Wine | Klet Brda | 2019 | 0,75 L | 13,5 %
About
Klet Brda "Bagueri Merlot" Goriška Brda 2018 is a dry red wine made from Merlot grapes, grown in the picturesque Goriška Brda region of Slovenia, an area known for its unique terroir and winemaking heritage. This wine is part of Klet Brda's premium "Bagueri" line, showcasing the depth and elegance Merlot can achieve in this distinctive microclimate. Aged in oak barrels, it combines tradition with finesse, offering a structured yet silky profile ideal for aging or immediate enjoyment.
Tasting notes
Klet Brda “Bagueri Merlot” 2018 opens with aromas of ripe black cherries, forest berries, and dried herbs, enriched by notes of vanilla and cedar from oak aging. The palate is full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a balanced acidity, delivering layers of dark fruit, tobacco, and a hint of chocolate. Its long and elegant finish reflects the complexity and character of the Goriška Brda terroir.
Pairing
This Merlot pairs excellently with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, or game meats, where its richness complements hearty flavors. It also suits aged cheeses and mushroom-based dishes, enhancing the earthy and savory elements of the meal.
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Merlot can produce red wines from medium to full-bodied, with rich but smooth and rounded tannins. Young merlot wine is dominated by aromas of blackberry, raspberry, violet and wild plum, but with aging it can develop aromas of figs, chocolate, leather and truffle.
Gorishka Brda
Goriska Brda is the northern sub-region of the Primorski wine region in western Slovenia, named after the two towns around which it is formed; Goriska and Brda. However, after the political upheavals of the early 20th century Goriska found itself on the Italian side of the new Italy-Slovenia border, and is now known as Gorizia (as in Collio Goriziano). Although the border technically divides the town in two, the key vineyard areas are all on the western, Italian side of the border, where Slovenian wine is no longer made. Today, Goriska Brda is technically just Brda.
Located at the foot of the Julian Alps, Brda finds itself wedged between snow-capped mountain peaks and sun-baked Adriatic coastline. The name Brda translates literally as 'hills', and the area fits snugly around the sub-alpine topography here. Just 72 km separate the highest peak of the alps, 2864m Triglav, from Montefalco on the Gulf of Trieste. Located half-way between the two, Brda experiences the climatic effects of each.
The local geology means that the soils around Brda are mostly the product of orological erosion. Well-drained shale, marl and sandstone are common, and form often loosely-knit soils, making terracing necessary in many areas.










