Kaplja is a red produced by Damijan Podversic in Venezia Giulia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Schioppettino. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Venezia Giulia
Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Country: Italy
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Schioppettino
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
Kaplja is Damijan Podversic's natural-leaning red blend from the Gorizia hills, marrying Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon's dark fruit with Schioppettino's peppery, rustic edge. Expect a full-bodied, savoury wine with firm tannins, earthy undertones and minimal filtration character typical of his cellar. It's a food-friendly, structured red built for hearty, rustic dishes rather than delicate fare.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a region tucked into the northeastern corner of Italy, between the Alps and the Adriatic where it borders Slovenia and Austria.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Schioppettino
Schioppettino is a red grape from Friuli in northeastern Italy, near the Slovenian border.
More wines
More red wines from Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Ciallarosso — Ronchi di Cialla, Colli Orientali del Friuli
- Merlot — Salatin, Friuli
- RS — Radikon, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Rosso — Miani, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kaplja from?
Kaplja is produced by Damijan Podversic in Venezia Giulia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
What grapes are in Kaplja?
Kaplja is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Schioppettino.