The Marjan Simčič winery is one of the best-known and most prominent wineries in Slovenia. Marjan Simčič, the owner and winemaker, represents the fifth generation of his family, which has owned the winery since 1860. The winery is located on the Slovenian-Italian border, overlooking the Collio. It has 14 hectares of vineyards on the Slovenian side and 10 hectares on the Italian side. The vineyards are located on the steep slopes of the Brda, where the warm Mediterranean climate meets the cool night breezes of the Julian Alps. This unique climate enables the cultivation of high-quality organic grapes on the typical Opoka soils, a mineral-rich mixture of marl and sandstone. This terroir is perfect for producing a variety of elegant wines with a distinct mineral character and freshness.
Sustainability has been part of the family's way of life from the very beginning, and so most of the work is still done by hand and according to strict sustainable protocols. While organic grapes are produced, traditional winemaking methods are followed in the cellar. The Marjan Simčič winery produces mainly single-varietal wines and gets the best out of the organic grapes, which are carefully harvested by hand at the right time of ripeness, with lower than average yields. The result is elegant and complex wines with a distinct terroir signature, a hint of minerality and just the right freshness. Their prestigious line, named OF the terroir soil "Opoka", is appreciated all over the world.
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