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2022 Malvasia, Edi Simcic Wine Republic

2023 Malvasia, Edi Simčič

Goriška Brda, Slovenia

Adriatic Breeze

Aromatic, textured and quietly captivating, this is Malvasia with real poise and presence. Dried and fresh peach rise from the glass first, followed by apricot, a soft balsamic lift and a subtle mineral edge that keeps everything feeling bright and finely drawn. The palate is dry and robust, with stone fruit, savoury detail and a lovely saline thread running through the middle. There is generosity here, certainly, but it is shaped by freshness and structure, giving the wine a long, salty finish that feels both distinctive and deeply moreish.

For when: the table is full of seafood, olive oil and sunshine, and the white needs a little more character than usual.
Pairs with: grilled prawns, sea bass, creamy risotto, or dishes with herbs, lemon and salt.
If this wine were a place: a sunlit Adriatic hillside, where warm air, pale stone and sea breeze all meet.

Edi Simčič is one of Slovenia’s benchmark producers, a family estate in Goriška Brda known for wines that combine Mediterranean warmth with Alpine freshness and precision. Farming vineyards in Vipolže, Kozana and Fojana on the region’s distinctive opoka soils, the family has built its reputation on low yields, careful selection and a style that feels both traditional and finely tuned. Malvasia is among the varieties planted in their Potok vineyard in Kozana, and in their hands it becomes a wine of texture, salinity and beautifully defined place.

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100% Malvasia / Malvazija

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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 are capable of. This is Slovenia.

The winemaking process begins with hand-harvested grapes from vineyards situated between 90 and 300 meters in elevation, benefiting from a blend of Mediterranean and Alpine climates. The grapes undergo a short maceration period of 2 to 4 hours at ambient temperature, a technique employed to extract delicate aromas and flavours without overwhelming the wine’s natural elegance.

Fermentation occurs in French oak barriques and tonneaux, with a judicious use of new oak to impart subtle complexity. The wine is then aged for approximately 11 months in these barrels, allowing it to develop a harmonious balance between fruit and oak influences.

Country
Slovenia

Grape
Malvasia

Region
Goriška Brda

Producer
Edi Simcic

Vintage
2023

Types
White Wine

Size
750ml