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HEROES

OF THE VINEYARDS

SLOVENIA Europe’s green treasure BRDA land of invigorating moments and one of Slovenia’s most enchanting pearls

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a wine cellar with tradition of heroic viticulture and family wine-growing

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The Wine Country on the Sunny Side of the Alps Slovenia is Europe’s green treasure on the sunny side of the Alps, where the Germanic, Slavic and Roman cultures have intermingled for millennia. The country boasts a 2,400-year-old wine tradition. The unique climate, soil quality and terrain have made it one of the most interesting wine cultures in the world.

Although accounting only for 0.5 % of European vineyards, the country produces some of the best wines in the world.

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Heroic viticulture – most vineyards are planted on steep slopes

Slovenia is home to the world’s oldest vine, which is more than 400 years old

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BRDA The Place We Call Home Brda is the enchanting westernmost region of Slovenia, nestled halfway between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Its rolling hills, stretching from the emerald SoÄ?a River to Friuli in Italy, are dotted with houses and farms. The pleasant Mediterranean climate has created a perfect sanctuary for topquality wines, luscious fruit and delectable olive oil. The tumultuous past, marked with fighting and friendships among the peoples of Central Europe, has profoundly co-shaped the equally lively and leisurely pace of life in Brda villages, where everything happens within the family circle and in harmony with visitors.

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72 km2 5,000 inhabitants 43 villages

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The vineyard where everything begins The vineyard is sacred to us, we therefore dedicate our passion, time and hard work to all the tasks Mother Nature puts in front of us.

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Vineyards Our Treasure We believe that quality starts in vineyards. Seeing sustainability as the only right way forward, we have introduced integrated production of grapes.

Rebula is the most representative grape of Brda. This variety of many uses, which has been thriving here since the Roman times, is present in all GoriĹĄka Brda Wine Cellar brand products.

Most of our vineyards are planted on steep slopes, requiring a great deal of manual labour and offering no possibility of irrigation. All work is done within the family circle, with the help of close friends, which ensures additional quality control. This type of grape cultivation is called heroic viticulture.

The Brda microclimate combines Alpine freshness and the Mediterranean influence, making the local wines highly aromatic. The most prominent trait of Brda wines is minerality, which is due to a very special soil type locally known as opoka (flysch).

1,000 ha of vineyards 70% of white and 30% of red varieties World’s leading producer of Rebula 2,300 hours of sun per year 1,500 mm of precipitation in autumn and spring

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TRADITION Our Roots Up to the end of World War II, when the Brda hills were split in two by the border between Yugoslavia and Italy, this area had known a special type of feudalism called the colonate system. Peasants had cultivated small patches of land, and wine had only been produced by 17 local castles, owned by foreign nobility.

The Goriška Brda Wine Cellar 1957 as a cooperative, which is local wine growers. We cellar it in Slovenia and abroad and vineyard-related work.

was established in still fully owned by their wine, market advise them about

The wine cellar has co-shaped the economic development and the quality of life in Brda since the very beginning.

from Brda

The wine cellar was founded in 1957 A cooperative owned by local families A third of Brda is located in Italy, where it is known as Collio

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Goriška Brda Wine Cellar

Home to Top Local Wines

The Goriška Brda Wine Cellar found its refuge in the underground, directly under the mighty Dobrovo Castle. It was constructed in 1957, at a time of a major reconstruction of vineyards, which placed the Brda region on the world wine map. The cellar is located 15 m below the ground – its two levels and tower house all types of wine barrels: from barriques to large Slavonian oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. Here our oenologists and cellarmen closely monitor the maturation of different styles of wines.

We take particular pride in our rich archive collection, comprising 100,000 bottles of best vintage wines.

The Goriška Brda Wine Cellar annually produces 6–8 million litres of wine The oldest wine in the archive collection is Rebula 1957 Wine is matured in 1,000 barriques

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Quality from the First to the Last Drop Together with local wine-growers, we closely follow natural cycles, seeking to best encapsulate their effects in our wines. We have developed excellent know-how, based on vast experience, long tradition and the constant search for new solutions. We strive to understand the characteristics of each site and to find the best growing ground for each grape. We invest our in-house expertise and all our passion for wine into every task that Mother Nature puts in front of us – from vine planting, work in vineyards, harvest to maturation and marketing.

Our agronomists work in close cooperation with local wine growers Harvest is carefully planned for each grape variety and site Computer-based register of vineyards Sustainable agriculture

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They call us Heroes of the vineyards

Heroic viticulture is a mission originating in the love for our Land and our ancestors’ rich experience.

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our wines Brands BASIC PREMIUM SUPER PREMIUM ULTRA PREMUIM

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Villa Brici Fresh, fruity and light Villa Brici wines infuse everyday meals with the local ebullience. Modern-style wines for all those who expect more even from an ordinary day. Perfect partners for all types of events – from relaxed parties with friends to private dinners – they are at their best when paired with good company.

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Varieties: Rebula /Ribolla Gialla Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Merlot

Fermentation and maturation: 100 % stainless steel tanks

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Quercus Your enjoyment of the day A synonym for a modern fresh, fruity and fullbodied wine. Quercus wines are a perfect match for Mediterranean dishes, featuring diverse seasonal ingredients – the essential components of a healthy diet.

The relaxed elegance of Quercus wines will make any party truly unforgettable.

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Varieties: Rebula /Ribolla Gialla Sauvignonasse Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Pinot Bianco Moscato-Verduzzo RosĂŠ Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir

Fermentation and maturation: 100 % stainless steel tanks

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Krasno Close your eyes and be charmed by Krasno The gastronomic line Krasno was created to highlight the traits of the unique environment and meet the needs of the hospitality sector, where the demand for fresh and fruity wines that compliment well all types of dishes is on the rise.

Krasno is the highest village in Brda, with a long wine tradition and an abundance of excellent sites. Here the hard-working local hands squeeze the best out of the bounties of nature.

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Krasno white: Varieties: 40 % Rebula/ Ribolla Gialla 30 % Chardonnay 30 % Sauvignonasse

Krasno red: Varieties: 40 % Cabernet Franc 30 % Cabernet Sauvignon 30 % Merlot

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Bagueri Indulge yourself with prestige Bagueri wines are named after a nobleman of Dobrovo Castle – Silverio de Baguer, a Catalan count and wine connoisseur.

Matured in oak barrels, Bagueri mature wines are highly expressive. Their full taste is exhibiting the minerality of the Brda soil and the blazing Mediterranean sun. The complex, but fresh aromas are reminiscent of our Alpine forefathers and the Adriatic Sea. The deeply-rooted wine tradition is reflected in the perfected maturation process, using barriques and large oak barrels.

Chardonnay Bagueri – a regular medal winner at the international wine competition Chardonnay du Monde.

Varieties: Rebula /Ribolla Gialla Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Grigio Chardonnay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

Fermentation and maturation: French barrique and large oak barrels (tonneau)

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A+ Ultra Premium class Velvety combinations of selected grape varieties from the best sites of GoriĹĄka Brda, A+ white and A+ red reflect their origin to the fullest. Their elegance is a result of the close partnership with nature, the careful maturation in oak barrels and the unique interpretation by oenologist Darinko Ribolica, who breathes life into them.

Limited edition: 4,000–8,000 bottles a year. Produced only in exceptional vintages.

Sold to top restaurants and wine shops.

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A+ white: 40 % Rebula/Ribolla Gialla 30 % Chardonnay 30 % Pikolit

A+ red: 50 % Merlot 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon 10 % Cabernet Franc

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Sparkling Wines Where sparkling bubbles dance A family celebration. A cosy chat among friends. A successfully negotiated business deal. A romantic evening for two. Sparkling bubbles and a good company can turn every day into an unforgettable affair.

The special refreshing aroma of our sparkling wines is due to the Rebula grape variety, grown on the best sites on the Brda slopes. They are made using either the Charmat or the classical method.

Sparkling Rebula since 1962

Sparkling wines produced by classic method Bagueri brut and rosĂŠ

HORECA Sparkling wines Quercus and Quercus RosĂŠ

Gift proposal Contesse Bagueri

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Specialties and Archive Wines Special wines for special occasions. Savour the delights of the sweet dessert wines Markiz, Pikolit and Verduc or indulge in Prvin and Syrah.

The Goriška Brda Wine Cellar also boasts a rich archive collection, comprising archive wines that trace back to 1957. These wines are reserved for special occasions and for special people. They are to be savoured with the ultimate respect in the company of good friends and connoisseurs or in a private candle-lit atmosphere.

Pikolit the indigenous variety, once only meant for nobility

Markiz a special wine from dried grapes

Verduc an indigenous variety as well as a sweet surprise

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Fritzz Slovenia’s first aperitif Fritzz encourages us to relish the simplest of moments and spontaneous decisions. A drink for all those who, after a long working day, like to meet up with friends to relax. This ready made aperitif, based on a winning formula, can be enjoyed either at home or outside.

Sparkling Rebula + the aroma of red orange and herbs

Sparkling Rebula + the aroma of elderflower and lime

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O+ Olive ColdOil pressed The extra virgin olive oil O+ is a blend of the indigenous varieties Ä?rnica and drobnica, combined with the Istrian belica and the Italian Leccino. It is produced using solely mechanical processes (cold press) from one single ingredient – olives.

Regional traits: Winter cold In winter, the area is usually exposed to low temperatures, which encourage olive trees to produce additional nutrients essential to their survival.

Without any lengthy dry periods, olive trees do not absorb all these nutrients.

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Our Brand Products Abroad Aware that each market has its own specifics, the Goriška Brda Wine Cellar closely cooperates with exporters and distributors to create products that fulfil the needs and wishes of wine lovers in each country.

Currently we are present in some 30 countries.

Export is our challenge Present in some 30 countries An international style of wine with a mineral note, typical for Brda

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Produced with

care and love

We preserve the centuries-old tradition and produce wines according to modern tastes.

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Wine Shops and foreign markets Dobrovo Wine Shop

Kranj Wine Shop

Zadružna cesta 9 5212 Dobrovo Phone: +386 5 331 01 44 Monday–Friday: 10.00–19.00 Saturday: 10.00–17.00

Ulica Staneta Žagarja 53 4000 Kranj Phone: + 386 4 234 39 39 Monday–Thursday: 9.30–16.30 Friday: 9.00–17.00 Saturday: 8.00–12.00

Nova Gorica Wine Shop Delpinova ulica 4 5000 Nova Gorica Phone: +386 5 300 27 78 Monday–Friday: 9.30–16.30 Saturday: 8.00–13.00

Ljubljana Wine Shop Tržaška 132 1000 Ljubljana Phone: +386 1 257 25 70 Monday–Friday: 8.00–18.00 Saturday: 8.00–13.00

Celje Wine Shop Ulica Frankolovskih žrtev 17 3000 Celje Phone: +386 3 425 16 80 Monday–Thursday: 10.00–17.00 Friday: 10.00–18.00 Saturday: 8.00–13.00

Maribor Wine Shop Betnavska cesta 31 2000 Maribor Phone: +386 2 250 67 32 Monday–Friday: 10.00–18.00 Saturday: 9.00–13.00

Wine is a special gift, where man, nature and the vine intertwine in a unique story.

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A Journey into

the Delightful World of Wine Against the backdrop of age-old tradition imbued with contemporary influences, visitors are entertained with guided tours of our cellar and tutored tasting of our wines. The wine tasting room can accommodate up to 250 guests and can be re-sized according to specific needs to create either an intimate atmosphere for small parties or a large open space for large parties.

“He who knows how to taste does not drink wine but savors secrets”.

(Salvador Dalì)

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Top Quality Guaranteed Wines produced by the Goriška Brda Wine Cellar have won a number of major awards at international competitions:

Our wines engage in 17 International competitions We annually receive around 40 medals

• Regular medal winners at the prestigious international competition Chardonnay du Monde, which is held in the land of chardonnay – France • Winners of the great gold medal (Gran Medaglia d’Oro) at Concorso enologico internazionale in Italy for Quercus sparkling wine (the highest international accolade bestowed upon a Slovenian sparkling wine) • Multiple medal winners at Concours Mondial Bruxelles • Multiple medal winners at the Japan Wine Challenge • Multiple award winners at the Decanter World Wine Awards and the specialized competition in the UK • Winners at specialized competitions, such as Vini di Montagna and International Sommelier Wine Award

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“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous�.

Aristotle

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