Klinec Quela, 2005
Country: Slovenian
Year: 2005
Type: Red wine
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
The Brda - Collio region in Slovenia's far west is considered one of the most charming and scenic regions of the country. This area of gently rolling hills, occupied by picturesque villages and dotted with small churches, borders the Gorica plains to the east and rises from the Italian Friuli plains to the Korada ridge in the north. The soil of Brda - Collio consists of marl and sandstone in alternations. Since the hills are prone to erosion, most of the vineyards must be terraced. They are open towards the Adriatic Sea and take full advantage of about 2,900 hours of sunshine per year.
The Klinec - Medana homestead has been growing wine since 1918 in a pleasant and moderate Mediterranean climate in which figs, cherries, and peaches as well as olives thrive in a fertile soil that also yields the distinctive grapevines of the region. Today, Klinec – Medana cultivates about 5 hectars, growing a wide variety of grapes respecting the rules of biodynamic farming .
This wine matures in cherry wood barrels for one year. It is intensely red, and the aroma is reminiscent of black currants, plums, red cherries, cedar, chocolate, and mint. Vigorous tannins become soft and sweet; the wine has a full-bodied mouth feel and a long finish.92 points Wine@Spirits
