Blažič Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Blažič
Classification: Dry red wine
Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Plešivo Pri šoli/south west (average 25 year old vines), Biljana-Robida/south-west
Density and Yield: 6000 vines/ha; 1/vine
Annual Production: 3,700 bottles
Alcohol: 13%
Climate: Mediterranean influence from the Adriatic Sea (just 20 km away!)_and strong Alpine influences from the north. Warm summers with not too dry and mild winters
Terrain: Vineyards are located on steep 25 – 40% slopes with south-west and west exposure
Soil: Rich flysch soils (sediments of an ancient ocean) manifested as layers of clay, marl, limestone and sandstone
Farming: Strictly organic in practice
Vinification: Hand-picked grapes, spontaneous fermentation with no additions, macerated on the skins for 14 days. Fermented and matured in stainless steel for 1 year.
Notes: Unlike the powerful whites that hail from Brda, Merlot and Cabernet are international varietals that can find nuance and balance in this region, offering tremendous elegance for these otherwise hefty varietals.
The wine immediately shows a deep purple color with youthful and energetic aromatics packed with an abundance of vibrant dark red fruits such as dark cherry and ripe raspberry. On the palate, it is juicy with a dry profile, yet great acidity and framed within a medium body and moderate tannins and a touch of minerality on the finish. A truly lovely young Cabernet Sauvignon full of character and energy.
This is a perfect cool weather sipper or a grill master’s best friend: enjoy alongside boar salame, wild game, and grilled sausages.
Winery Information
Blažič
The Blažič winery is located in the heart of Goriška Brda, in Medana, in the village of Plešivo.
The history of the Blažič family dates back to 1890 when Borut’s great-grandfather, Peter Blažič, came from Austria-Hungary and bought the farm with old terraced vineyards where, together with his family, they made a living from growing grapes and fruit.