Our wines – OREL WINE CELLAR

TERAN

Teran, a native Slovenian wine with recognised traditional denomination (PTP), is made from the Refosco grape variety. It is produced in the Karst wine-growing region. Teran is known for its high contents of minerals, particularly iron, which come from the Karst soil. Its distinctive trait is the intense ruby red colour. Because of this colour, Teran contains a large amount of anthocyanin, a pigment that functions as an antioxidant. Hence, Teran is considered to be one of the most health-promoting wines.

Grape harvest: Exclusively hand-picked grapes of the highest quality

Variety: 100 % Refosco

Winemaking: Perfectly ripe grapes are destemmed and macerated until the end of fermentation for up to 10 days. We then press the wine. This is followed by malolactic fermentation during which the malic acid in the wine transforms into lactic acid. The wine is then left to mature on lees in stainless steel vats.

Colour: Deep red colour with a violet hue

Aroma: Intense, fruity, with hints of blueberry, sour cherry, prune, blackberry and white pepper

Taste: Structured, fine tannins, herbal spiciness – the wine is full-bodied, fresh and pleasant. High dry matter content and resolved tannins are what distinguish Teran. It has a smooth aftertaste of ripe fruits.

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C.

Awards: Selected Teran 2018 and Selected Teran 2020 were awarded gold medals at Vino Slovenija 2021.

MALVASIA

Malvasia, a Mediterranean grape variety, has been growing in the Karst for centuries. It is picked only in the best locations when the grapes turn golden yellow. We produce it in the traditional way.

Grape harvest: Exclusively hand-picked grapes of the highest quality

Variety: 100 % Malvasia

Location: Triglavka, Stršnice, Hribi

Winemaking: After short maceration of must and grape skin, the must is left to ferment under controlled conditions in stainless steel vats at a temperature of 15 to 18 °C. After alcoholic fermentation, the young wine is kept in stainless steel vats for another three months. As a result, the wine keeps its fruity and fresh character and at the same time develops a full body.

Colour: Pale gold yellow colour

Aroma: Variety-typical fresh bouquet reminiscent of stone fruit, acacia flower and fresh hay intertwines with the aromas of apricot, peach, tropical fruits and almonds.

Taste: Lively, medium-bodied, with pleasant fruitiness and minerality. It boasts a harmonious balance between freshness and richness. The finish delivers creamy notes of vanilla and bitter almond.

Serving temperature: 10–12 °C.

Awards: Malvasia 2019 and Malvasia 2020 were awarded silver medals at Vino Slovenija.

VITOVSKA GRGANJA

Vitovska Grganja is a native karst wine variety. It has been preserved under different names, such as Viteška grganja, Malvasia with a dot (Malvasia col puntino) and also as White Refosco. There are six formally recognized native wine varieties in Slovenia and Vitovska grganja is one of them. The most outstanding feature of this wine is its sophisticated aroma and elegant taste.

Grape harvest: Exclusively hand-picked grapes of the highest quality

Variety: 100 % Vitovska grganja

Location: Triglavka, Hribi

Colour: Pale straw yellow colour

Aroma: Variety-typical fresh bouquet is reminiscent of honey, butter, white blossoms and pears.

Taste: Elegant and medium-bodied. It offers a harmonious balance between freshness and richness, and a pleasant aftertaste.

Serving temperature: 10–12 °C.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The home of Cabernet Sauvignon is France where it is most often used as a blending component. However, the temperate Mediterranean climate, the soil rich with minerals and the terra rossa of the Karst improve this variety so that it becomes an outstanding wine. Healthy ripe grapes produce a deep red wine with remarkable organoleptic characteristics.

Grape harvest: Exclusively hand-picked grapes of the highest quality

Variety: 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaking: Destemmed grapes are macerated for 8 to 10 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is left to mature in 225-liter oak barrels (barrique); a small portion of it is left to mature in stainless steel vats.

Aging potential: 5 to 10 years

Colour: Intense ruby red colour with hues of violet

Aroma: Bouquet reminiscent of ripe red forest fruits, green bell pepper, prune and red currant, with traces of herbs.

Taste: Medium-bodied. Ripe fruity flavours blend nicely with tannins. Wonderful, lingering finish with a note of wood.

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C.

ROSÉ

Rosé is made out of three varieties: Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The gentle pink colour and the intense aroma of raspberry and red forest fruits, which complement the rich fruity taste, give rosé its distinct character.

Grape harvest: Exclusively hand-picked grapes of the highest quality

Variety: Refosco, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaking: Rosé is made according to the white wine production technology and with controlled alcoholic fermentation. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a temperature of 14 to 19 °C. Aging takes place in stainless steel vats to preserve the freshness and fruitiness of the wine.

Colour: Sparkly light pink colour with cherry red hues

Aroma: Fragrant scents of raspberry, cherry, strawberry, and other red fruits tell us right away that we will taste an extremely fruity and fresh wine.

Taste: Intense freshness gives this wine its pleasant and easy-to-drink characteristics. You will discover notes of fresh strawberries and red fruits such as raspberries, cherries, and red currant.

Serving temperature: 10–12 °C.

MARA

Mara is a red blend (cuvée) of Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot chosen from the best locations. The wine is aged in wooden 225-liter (barrique) barrels. The Karst soil, climate and our dedication have produced a particularly harmonious and rich wine.

Grape harvest: Exclusively hand-picked grapes

Winemaking: Grapes are macerated at a controlled temperature of up to 25 °C for 12 to 16 days. The wine is aged in oak barrique barrels for at least 18 months.

Colour: Intense ruby red colour with hues of violet

Aroma: A very complex aroma of ripe dark berries, black pepper and dry herbs, with a hint of jam, forest floor and leather.

Taste: Rich and full on the palate. The tannins have a great potential for long-term aging in the bottle. The pleasant ripe fruitiness makes the wine balanced and elegant.

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C.

IDA

Ida is a white blend (cuvée) of Malvasia, Vitovska grganja and Chardonnay chosen from the best locations. The wine is aged in wooden barrels. The Karst soil, climate and our dedication have produced a particularly harmonious and rich wine.

Grape harvest: Exclusively hand-picked grapes

Variety: Malvasia, Vitovska grganja and Chardonnay

Winemaking: After short maceration and pressing, the must is left to ferment in oak barrels where malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine remains on fine lees for 8 months.

Colour: Intensive gold colour with gentle green hues

Aroma: It offers a wide range of scents reminiscent of acacia flower, peach, dried pear, citrus, dried apricot. Gentle notes of wood, vanilla and silica complete the exceptionally complex aroma of this wine.

Taste: Mouth-filling, sweet, smooth and nicely ripe. The palate is met with delightful fruity notes that intertwine perfectly with the sophisticated wood undertones, the minerality and the nice spicy buttery finish.

Serving temperature: 9–11 °C.

TERAN LIQUEUR

Teran liqueur is a traditional drink in the Karst. For its production, we use a traditional recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. Teran liqueur PTP (recognised traditional denomination) is an aromatised dessert wine. The basis for it is our Teran to which we add citrus fruits and spices.

Teran liqueur is an ideal aperitif but it goes equally well with strudel, blueberry pie, strawberry cake and other desserts with forest fruits, strawberries and plums, and any dessert made with dark chocolate.