Winery Marjan SimčičMerlot Opoka
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
The Merlot Opoka of the Winery Marjan Simčič is in the top 10 of wines of Slovenia and in the top 5 of wines of Gori&scaronka Brda.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Merlot Opoka of Winery Marjan Simčič in the region of Primorje often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot Opoka
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot Opoka
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot Opoka
The Merlot Opoka of Winery Marjan Simčič matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna or duck aiguillettes with basalmic.
Details and technical informations about Winery Marjan Simčič's Merlot Opoka.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot Opoka from Winery Marjan Simčič are 2014, 2006, 2015, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Marjan Simčič
The Winery Marjan Simčič is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 38 wines for sale in the of Gori&scaronka Brda to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gori&scaronka Brda
The wine region of Gori&scaronka Brda is located in the region of Primorje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Edi Simčič or the Domaine Jakoncic produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gori&scaronka Brda are Ribolla gialla, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gori&scaronka Brda often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cranberry or savory and sometimes also flavors of cheese, honeysuckle or mushroom.
The wine region of Primorje
The wine region of Primorje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Batič or the Domaine Aci Urbajs produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Primorje are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Primorje often reveals types of flavors of tropical, apricot or plum and sometimes also flavors of pepper, black fruits or chocolate.
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