Terroirs:
- quartz, clay, basalt tufa, phyllite slates, calcareous sandy marl, marine sediments (Breg Cuvée White)
- flint gravel, silica sand and sandy clay (Sauvignon)
- marine sediments, basalt tufa, clay-calcareous marl (Sylvaner)
- volcanic, quartz, clay, basalt tufa, slate, calcareous sandy marl, marine sediments in the Bodonci and Kramarovci crus.
- sand, quartz gravel, clay (Blaufränkisch)
Grape varieties:
Chardonnay, Riesling Italico, Sauvignon, Silvanec
Blaufränkisch, Merlot, Zweigelt
Age of the vineyards:
from 17 to 45 years
Area:
beyond the river Mura,in the woods, hides a land treasure of noble influence. On the north-eastern border of Slovenia at an altitude of 320-350 m above the sea level, where the variations in temperature are very strong, lie Marof vineyards .
Classification:
ZGP WHITE
ZGP RED
Target:
the main concern of the estate is to produce authentic, unique wines with a character respecting nature in a patient, daring and skillful way.
Descriptions
Evaluation:
typical, precise wines. Great depth
- Chardonnay: elegance, finesse, cleanliness.
- Riesling Italico: fruity, good acidity, slightly bitter.
- Sauvignon: fine and elegant with vegetal aromas.
- Sylvaner: herbaceous and mineral
- Blaufränkisch: purity, snappy acidity
- Merlot: fruit, freshness and softness.
- Zweigelt: clarity, sourness
Common Notes:
rediscovering the roots of special vineyards enhances the goodness and precision of the wines of this region on the border of the world.
Breg Cuvée White
Vintage 2017
Chardonnay, Riesling Italico, Sauvignon
Soil: quartz, clay, basalt tufa, phyllite slates, calcareous-sandy marl, marine sediments - Age of the vineyards: 17 - 45 years
Spontaneous fermentation with only autochthonous yeasts, four days of skin contact. Ageing on fine lees for 18 months in 500l and 25 hl oak barrels.
Fine and dry, its scent recalls crème brûlée and saffron, toast and ash. Fresh and clean. Well balanced acidity and flavor. Long and precise the sip.
Breg Chardonnay
Vintage 2020100% Chardonnay
Gravel flint, siliceous sand and sandy clay – It is a vineyard of 35 years located in Bidonci at 320 – 350m above sea level.
Spontaneous fermentation with only autochtonous yeasts, two days on the skins. Aging on fine lees for 15 months in 500 l oak barrels. No filtration.
Wide olfactory spectrum: apricot and sandalwood, saffron and paprika, vanilla pod and sumac.
On the palate the wine is harmonious with a lively acidity. Fruits such as cedar and pear. A silky wine that, in the final sip, makes you taste the terroir.
Breg Sauvignon
Vintage 2017100% Sauvignon
Soil: flint gravel, silica sand and sandy clay – Age of the vineyards: 17-45 years. Spontaneous fermentation with only indigenous yeasts, five days of skin contact. Aged on fine lees for 15 months in of 600 l and 30 hl oak barrels.
Bold and precise with scents of passion fruit, white melon, roasting-terracotta and a note of green gooseberry typical of Sauvignon. Perfectly recognizable in its spicy, full and creamy tones. Elegant and with a long finish.
Breg Zeleni Silvanec
Vintage 2017100% Sylvaner
soil: marine sediments, basalt tufa, calcareous -clay marl - Age of the vineyards: 25-45 years
Spontaneous fermentation with only indigenous yeasts, ten days of skin contact. Ageing on fine lees in 25 hl oak barrels for 18 months.
Straw yellow with greenish nuances. Aromas of white peach, passion fruit and pomegranate. Notes of thyme with clear traces of flint. The entrance in the mouth is clean and fresh. Zesty wth high acidity.
Bodonci Sauvignon
Vintage 2017100% Sauvignon
volcanic soil, quartz, clay, basalt tufa, slate, calcareous -sandy marl, marine sediments.
Age of the vineyards: 45 years
Mineral and taut. Spontaneous fermentation with only indigenous yeast. Dry wine, delicious and with an evidently full and robust structure.
Kramarovci Chardonnay
Vintage 2018100% Chardonnay
Basalt tuff, phyllite slate, sandy-calcareous marl, residual marine sediments
Vine age: 45 years - 320/350 m a.s.l.
Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts only, 20 days of skin contact. Aged on fine lees for 22 months in 25 hl oak barrels. Unfiltered
Deep gold.
Primary aromas of apricot fruit, yellow plum and mimosa flowers. Earthy sensations of chalk, secondary notes of crispy crackers and deep hints of spices, such as cumin.
The sip is multifaceted and tenacious. The vigor, well supported by acidity, is like dance for the palate. Of quality the structure. The taste is full and lively with chalky hints. A regal wine.
Breg Cuvée Red
Vintage 2016Blaufränkisch, Merlot, Zweigelt
soil: quartz sand, clay - Age of the vineyards: 17 - 25 years
30 days of maceration in 50 hl oak barrels. Aged for 24 months in 228 l French oak barrels and 30 hl oak casks.
Intense ruby red. Aromas of blackberry and black cherry, rose and bramble sting, black pepper and licorice. Well structured with juicy and refreshing acidity, the wine denotes a good persistence.
Mackovci Modra Frankinia Blaufrankish
Vintage 2015100% Blaufränkisch
soil: sand and stones of quartz, clay
thirty-forty-five days of maceration in 50 hl oak barrels. Aged for 24 months in 30 hl oak casks. An additional 27 months in 25 hl oak barrels.
It shows a limpid violaceous colour. Dry with rustic hints of earthiness. Scents of first fruits such as currants match with notes of blood and iron gradually puffing light aromas of tobacco. It caresses cardamom, truffle and leather. Mineral, young with a great potential.
