{"id":93,"date":"2025-09-03T11:45:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T11:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winescrumariatheresia.com\/?page_id=93"},"modified":"2025-10-24T07:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T07:08:56","slug":"velika-vina-cru-klasifikacije-marije-terezije","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winescrumariatheresia.com\/en\/velika-vina-cru-klasifikacije-marije-terezije\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Wines of Empress-Queen
Maria Theresa CRU Classification"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nGreat Wines of Empress-Queen
Maria Theresa CRU Classification\n<\/h1>
\n\u201cWines that tell a story of two lands\u201d\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\nStep into a world of exceptional wines, shaped by the legacy of the world\u2019s first CRU classification, introduced in 1787, guided by the vision of Empress-Queen Maria Theresa. \n<\/div>
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This historic classification, uncovered by historian\u00a0Stefano Cosma,<\/strong>recognized the exceptional quality of the vineyards of Collio, Colli Orientali, Gori\u0161ka Brda, Lower So\u010da Valley, Vipava Valley, Aquileia, and Karst\u2014almost a century before Burgundy. Today, the wines produced on these sites are the pride of\u00a0the Association of the Cru Classification of Empress-Queen Maria Theresa<\/strong>, bringing together the most eminent winemakers from Slovenia and Italy in a shared vision of friendship, peace, and excellence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our wines are born from mineral-rich marlstone, a mild Mediterranean climate with warm days and cool nights, and centuries of winemaking tradition. Chardonnay, Rebula, Friulano-Jakot, Malvasia, Pinot Noir, Refosco, and Merlot are just some of the varieties that enchant with their elegance, minerality, complexity, and unique character. Each wine tells a story of cross-border collaboration, where the finest Slovenian and Italian winemakers unite their knowledge and passion to craft masterpieces worthy of an imperial heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Each of these wines is crafted with love and respect for the land, first recognized as exceptional by Empress-Queen Maria Theresa.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\nVisit our Cellar of Great Wines of Friendship and Peace at the Franciscan Monastery of Kostanjevica, where you can taste these wines and purchase them as a keepsake of an unforgettable experience in one of the world\u2019s finest wine regions.\n<\/div>
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\nCharity Auction: Where Tradition Meets Excellent Wines and Philanthropy\n<\/h1>
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Every October, the Franciscan Monastery of Kostanjevica<\/strong> comes alive with the region\u2019s most prestigious event \u2013 the charity auction of the wines of Empress-Queen Maria Theresa\u2019s CRU Classification. From 23 to 25 October 2025<\/strong> , it will be held for the fourth time. Selected winemakers contribute a 225-liter oak barrel (300 bottles) of wine from their finest vineyards, classified as CRU sites under Maria Theresa\u2019s historic classification. These wines, approved by a special committee, are the fruit of centuries-old tradition and an exceptional terroir, where marlstone and the mild Mediterranean climate create unparalleled flavors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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\nHow Are the Auction Wines Born?\u2028\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
\n A process faithful to the legacy of Empress-Queen Maria Theresa.\n<\/div>
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\nPRODUCTION\n<\/div>
\nEach wine is born from a single grape variety, grown in carefully selected CRU sites, honoring the legacy of Empress-Queen Maria Theresa.\n<\/div>
\nCultivated using organic and biodynamic methods and yields limited to no more than 60 hl\/ha, these wines preserve the pure essence and authenticity of the land.\u00a0\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\nAGING\n<\/div>
\n12 months of maturation in oak barrels.\n<\/div>
\n\u20286 months of maturation in stainless steel tanks.\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
\n300 numbered Burgundy bottles, each bearing their signature on an exclusive commemorative label, specially designed for this occasion, and featuring the Contea emblem.\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>
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\nAssociation of the CRU classification\n<\/div>
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Association of the CRU classification of Empress-Queen Maria Theresa is a cross-border initiative uniting winemakers from the Gorizia wine region, Gori\u0161ka Brda, and Collio, preserving the legacy of the first CRU classification from 1787. United in the spirit of friendship and peace, the winemakers continue Maria Theresa\u2019s tradition, producing exceptional wines that inspire the world. Each year, they organize an exclusive charity auction, offering a barrel (300 bottles) of their finest wines, with the proceeds supporting various charitable initiatives. Among the distinguished members of the association, who combine a passion for winemaking excellence with historical heritage, are:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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