Did you know that Vipava valley is the second-largest wine district in Slovenia? It is often divided into the upper – closer to Slovenia’s heart, and the lower valley – which spans to the border with Italy. This has specific…
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Vipava 1894 – Pinela, Lanthieri, 2018
We’re staying in Vipava Valley with today’s choice, and I’ve picked the valley’s own, variety Pinela. Pinela is the autochthonous variety of the Vipava Valley and is cultivated exclusively on its slopes. Usually, it is planted on poor, marly soil…
Sutor – Red, 2016
We’re returning to Vipava Valley today, to look at a wine that will make your heart swing in beats of happiness while sipping it. We’re at the family Lavrenčič which, under the brand Sutor, crafts wines renowned for their refined…
Pasji Rep – Jebatschin red, 2018
There are a few Bordeaux blends in Slovenia that can stand lined proudly to the synonym implied by such words. And this is one that can stand in line, tall, with self-confidence, when they align. We’re returning to Pasji rep…
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…
Tilia estate – Pinot Noir, Estate, 2018
This snowy Sunday calls for some brightening and what a better choice than Tilia Estate’s‘s Pinot Noir. Coming from “The house of Pinots”, Tilia this has become a true epitome when speaking of Pinot Noir from Vipava Valley and Slovenia…
The emperor’s choice
It was a lovely week-end in between the 17th and 19th August, the weather was perfect; hot summer days, wind blowing through the hills, orchards, vineyards and villages of Vipava valley … and a bunch of cca. 30 journalists &…