Blažič Rebula Robida
Winery: Blažič
Classification: Dry skin contact wine
Varietals: 100% Rebula
Appellation: Goriška brda, Biljana-Robida vineyard (up to 52 year old vineyards)
Density and Yield: Biljana 6000 vines/ha; 1,2kg/vine
Annual Production: 2,600 bottles
Alcohol: 13.5%
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 occurs in contact with skin contact (maceration) for 10 days with no other additions. Aged in in large neutral French oak barrels for 3 years.
Tasting Notes: Rebula is one of Slovenia’s most important indigenous varietals and can offer some of its best and most pure expressions grown on Brda marl soil (“opoka” – mix of clay, marl, limestone and sandstone).
Rebula Robida has a beautiful amber color with a vibrant bouquet of ripe fruits and fine aromatics of orange zest, honey and dried fruits. On the palate it is lifted with nice acidity, soft ripe tannins, and a pure and balanced mineral finish. An orange Rebula that is deep and layered but at the same time, highly drinkable!
Have some fun with this pairing – throw it back with lamb, grilled swordfish or thinly sliced marbly steak.
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.