NEWLY-RELEASED REBULA WINES TO TRY
1. Klet Brda Rebula Quercus 2021 90
Inviting apple blossom and meadowsweet aromas. Good weight and silky texture, with notes of cut pear, supported by vibrant acidity. A benchmark for the classic, fresh style of young Rebula, named after the oak (quercus) forests that used to blanket the local hills.
2. Dolfo Rebula 2021 90
‘Dry, extremely dry’ is Dolfo’s motto, to express the region’s natural minerality. This young Rebula does exactly that; with its gently fruity but dry style, marked by hints of orange and honeysuckle. The palate is crisp, with salty, citrus notes and a mouth-watering finish.
3. Moro Rebula Margherita 2020 90
Sustainably managed, terraced vineyards provided the fruit for this appealing wine. Aromas of white peach, meadow flowers and wild herbs. Orange zest on the palate, with a touch of golden plum. Mineral, wet stone texture and good length.
4. Zanut Rebula 2019 90
Naturally fermented, hand-harvested fruit from 29-year-old vines. Aromas of orange zest, apricot and wild thyme. Lovely freshness on the palate, with peach fruit, orange oil and a twist of Mediterranean herbs. The finish is all about texture – salty and savoury.
5. Gradis’ciutta Robert Princic Sveti Nikolaj Rebula 2019 93
A truly cross-border wine from Slovenian grapes vinified in Italy. Creamy peach, lemon zest and acacia flowers on the nose. Sleek and elegant, with notes of tropical fruit, pear and subtle spice, supported by fine acidity and zesty texture.
6. Medot Rebula Golden Époque 2020 93
Hand-harvested at very low yields from an old vineyard. Aged on fine lees in oak. Shows enticing aromas of quince and acacia blossom, subtle vanilla with ripe pear fruit. Fine and elegant with focussed fruit, citrus acidity, and a long finish. Flavours of papaya, apricot, dried fig and wild thyme, supported by firm acidity, saline notes and a subtle tannic grip.
7. Jermann Brda Rebula 2018 94
Grapes from Brda, fermented and aged in large oak casks in Italy. Elegantly scented with lemon blossom, summer meadow herbs and apple crumble. Refined and graceful, with bright acidity, notes of Asian pear and mandarin. Lingering finish with a saline grip.
8. Ferdinand Rebula Época 2020 94
Poached pear, meadow flowers and a touch of basil on the nose. 24 hours of skin contact then fermentation in barrels have added texture and layered complexity to the fine, vivid golden plum and quince fruit. Vibrant freshness, with a vein of lemon zest and salinity on the lingering finish.
9. Ščurek Rebula Up 2020 95
Natural vinification in barrel with five days of partial skin contact has given texture, complexity, and an expressive bouquet of apricot, dried peach and tangerine. The fruit is ripe and generous, with a juicy core of pineapple, peach and salted lemon. Lovely harmony and length, completed by a fine, mineral aftertaste.
10. Klet Brda Rebula Superior Bagueri 2019 95
Hand-picked from the cooperative’s best terraced vineyards, then fermented in large oak and barriques for layered, velvety texture. Fine vanilla, white peach and honeysuckle notes are followed by intensity and refinement on the palate with a saline, mineral backbone, supporting flavours of lemon, Asian pear, and pineapple.
11. Edi Simčič Rebula Fojana 2019 96
From a single vineyard of 40-year-old southfacing vines. Classic fermentation and ageing in French oak gives a superbly graceful wine, with inviting aromas of apple blossom, acacia, golden plum, ripe pear, and a subtle scent of rosemary. Glorious, with fine silky texture, mouth-watering vibrancy, and wonderful finesse.
12. Erzetič Orbis Rebula 2018 96
Five types of wood and organic grapes go into this gorgeously harmonious wine. Scents of summer meadow with sweet spice, yellow plum and melon fruit, with subtle toasty nuances. Mouth-watering acidity balances the creamy texture. Fine fruit notes of pear and lemon zest followed by a long mineral finish.
13. Marjan Simčič Rebula Opoka Medana Jama Cru 2019 96
Grapes from 67-year-old vines were fermented for 16 days, on the skins, in concrete eggs. Amazing aromatic expression of orange blossom, spice, wild herbs, and peach fruit. The palate is intense, sapid, very pure and bright, with ripe peach notes, orange zest and spice, underscored by a mineral core and superfine tannins.
14. Kristian Keber Brda 2019 93
An intriguing field blend of local grapes, fermented naturally on the skins for two weeks. Rich amber with a bouquet of Mediterranean herbs, dried apricot, candied peel and bitter orange zest.