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Edi Simcic

2022 Duet, Edi Simcic

Goriška Brda, SloveniaVintage: 2022

Edi Simčič, one of Slovenia’s most revered family-run estates, has built an international following for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines from the rolling hills of Goriška Brda, a region often dubbed the “Tuscany of Slovenia.” Their focus on low yields, meticulous vineyard practices, and minimal intervention winemaking results in wines of depth, complexity, and authentic expression.

Duet 2022 is a beautifully structured red blend, combining the power of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in a way that harmonises Old World elegance with New World vibrancy.

In the glass, the nose is inviting and layered, opening with aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, and blackcurrant, intertwined with subtle hints of cedar, graphite, and dried herbs. A touch of baking spices and dark chocolate adds to the complexity. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, showcasing a rich core of dark berries, mulberry, and forest floor, balanced by vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins.   Elegant yet powerful, the finish is long and refined, leaving echoes of espresso, tobacco leaf, and a slight mineral grip, which is a testament to the unique terroirs of the Goriška Brda region.

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70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

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Widely considered to be one of the best producers in Slovenia, Edi Simčič’s wines are truly unique, stoically traditional and proudly Slovenian. Three generations are still at work here, passing knowledge and experience from father to son every day. Edi himself is still very much a key character at the centre of the business, with his son Aleks working alongside him and taking the winery into a new era, while Aleks’ two sons learn their trade to take up the family mantle one day.

Historically, Slovenia has experienced more than its fair share of hardships, re-shaping the lives of the whole population. In the case of Goriška Brda, the whole region was under fascist rule by Mussolini’s Italy up until the end of World War II, after which it passed into Communist rule as part of the reestablished Yugoslavia. Like many other regions in the area, Goriška Brda’s whole agricultural industry suffered greatly under Communist rule, as all growers were expected to surrender a large portion of their grapes to the government, thus leaving growers with no resources to even consider quality growing and winemaking. Upon independence and the formation of the Republic of Slovenia in 1991, the family spared little time in pursuing their true calling as one of the leading winemakers of the country.

Today their reputation is well-established, very deservedly so. Everything about Edi himself exudes gentleness, and this certainly comes across in the wines, thanks to patient growing, gentle handling in the cellar and utter perfectionism when it comes to ageing. Down in the cool cellars, none of the wines are rushed to be ready, and a masterful use of oak results in complex and slightly (but very attractively) oxidative wines. Within Edi’s wheelhouse is a delicious Chardonnay, a wine he considers to be the first step everyone must take to fully understand his approach, after which comes the Sivi Pinot, the local name and style of Pinot Gris. The defining grape and wine of this project and indeed region is the indigenous Rebula, the true jewel in the Edi Simcic crown. Finally, the range is rounded off with a red called Duet, a harmonious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. These wines are very special, and Edi and family have worked tirelessly to show the world what their region and country is capable of. This is Slovenia.

The vinification process for the 2022 Duet begins with a two-week maceration period to extract optimal colour, flavour, and tannins from the grapes. Following maceration, the wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks for approximately two months, a method that preserves the purity and freshness of the fruit.  The wine was matured for 24 to 30 months in barrique, with one-third of the barrels being new oak.

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