What a royalty we’re sipping tonight! A true king from Istria, embedded by its intense red label, echoing Anton’s, the 2nd generation representative of the family Glavina, born in 1883, fiery character. We’re having a look at Refošk Antonius. Santomas…
Tag: Primorska
Belica – Izbrano rdeče, 2015
Today feels a little nostalgic … My memories are taking me back to the picturesque Brda, a district I certainly miss in these days. But this picture recalls a special place at the top of Medana village. There, the Mavrič…
JNK – Rebula, 2014
There aren’t many grape varieties that can be so versatile as the rebula (or Ribolla gialla). Two of its main advantages are thick skin and high acidity levels which winemakers are leveraging to produce sparkling, still, macerated and sweet versions….
Fedora – Chardonnay, 2017
Today’s lazy Sunday calls for some sensory indulgence, and Fedora‘s Chardonnay is a perfect choice to mollycoddle my dearest ones and me. Too bad, you guys can’t join, but hey … there’ll be chances. Hopefully soon! From the high borders…
Zaro – Gran Morer, 2016
Oh, what a treat for today. A wine that grasps sunny hills’ essence and fully expresses this with every sip of this noble drink. We’re on the sunny slopes above the town of Izola, where the Zaro family crafts expressive…
Štokelj – Planta red, 2017
We’re at the sunny slopes of Vipava Valley, specifically in the Village of Planina. This is where Štokelj family produces refined wines with a pristine character. Today we’ll have a look at their Planta red, which is a blend of…
Edi Simčič – Triton Lex, 2018
Oh, what a treat for tonight! Actually, we didn’t move far from yesterday, maybe just a couple of meters below. We’re in Vipolže, and the wine for today is non-other than the iconic Triton Lex by Edi Simčič! A wine…
Emeran Reya – Cabernet franc, 2015
There is a certain variety that adapted pretty well to pedo-climate specifics of Brda. Actually, let’s put it this way, Brda have the ability to grasp certain international varieties and turn them into an existential part of their DNA. Such…
Blažič – Rebula, Robida, 2015
We’re at the straight border with Italy, at the end of the village Plešivo in Goriška Brda. Basically, the last turn to the left before entering our neighbouring country is where the Blažič family is home. They produce three lines…
Bordon – Refošk, 2016
Bordon – Refošk, 2016 Photo: Mihaela Majerhold – Ostrovršnik Ah, tonight we’re moving to our coast. We’re at the Bordon family, and we’ll be tasting Slovene Istria’s black king, refošk! I’m excited, as I follow them for a couple of…