Gasper Chardonnay/Rebula
Country: Slovenia Region: Goriška Brda
Varietal: 55% Chardonnay, 45% Rebula Vintage: 2025
Category: White Wine Style: Dry
Producer: Gasper Winemaker: Darinko Ribolica
Description:
Gašper is located in Goriška Brda, which makes up the two thirds of Collio stretching into Slovenia from Friuli-Venezia Giulia in north-eastern Italy. Goriška Brda has a climate ideally suited to viticulture, with its proximity to both the Adriatic Sea and the Alps providing dry, warm summers with cooling breezes during the crucial ripening period. The Gašper wine estate is a joint venture between a local cooperative and the Čarman family, who have
been in the wine and hospitality business for over 50 years. At the helm of the cellar is Darinko Ribolica, a respected oenologist from Goriška Brda. He uses Slovenia’s local varieties, deeply rooted in Germanic, Slavic and Roman cultural influences, to create wines
in a modern, fresh style.
Vineyards:
The Gašper vineyards are between 11 and 31 years old and characterised by ‘opoka’ marl soil and excellent sun exposure on terraced, hillside rows. There is also the benefit of altitude, ranging from 80-200 metres above sea level, which helps the grapes retain
acidity and aromatics. Vines are single Guyot trained and planted at a density of 4,000 to 5,000 per hectare. All picking is carried out by cooperative partners, family members and friends, which allows for a careful selection of fruit that enhances the quality of the final wine.
Vinification:
The grapes were pressed using a pneumatic press and each variety was fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 14°C. Following blending, the wine was matured in stainless steel tanks. In order to retain freshness and acidity, the wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes:
This white wine is light straw in colour, the fresh and fruity nose displaying hints of green apple, pear, peach and citrus. The palate is crisp and rounded with a silky texture.
Food Pairings: Perfect for enjoying young and fresh, it pairs wonderfully with appetizers and snacks.
