Leonardo, Marjan Simčič 2018 (375 ml)

Leonardo, nazvan po sinu Marjana Simčiča, rijetko je slatko vino vinarije, pravljeno samo u izuzetnim berbama od pažljivo odabranog grožđa Rebule. Berba 2018. pokazuje bogat, a opet profinjen profil, sa aromama suve kajsije, meda, kandirane kore narandže i smokvi, uz cvjetne i orašaste note.

Na nepcu je raskošno slatko, ali lijepo uravnoteženo, sa ukusima tropskog voća, dunjevog pekmeza i citrusnog marmelada koje nosi živahna kisjelost. Završetak je dug i svilen, sa utiscima meda i karamelizovanog voća. Pravo kolekcionarsko vino — podjednako posebno za uživanje samostalno, kao i uz plave sireve, foie gras ili deserte od voća.

Leonardo, named after Marjan Simčič’s son, is the estate’s rare sweet wine, made only in exceptional vintages from carefully selected Ribolla (Rebula) grapes. The 2018 shows a rich yet refined profile, with aromas of dried apricot, honey, candied orange peel, and figs, lifted by floral and nutty notes.

On the palate it is lusciously sweet but beautifully balanced, with flavours of tropical fruit, quince paste, and citrus marmalade carried by lively acidity. The finish is long and silky, leaving impressions of honey and caramelised fruit. A true collector’s wine — wonderful on its own, or alongside blue cheeses, foie gras, or fruit desserts.