PRIMORSKA
Primorska, located in the southwest of Slovenia and bordering Italy, is the wine region most strongly influenced by a Mediterranean climate. It is a particularly interesting and diverse wine area.
For its sun-drenched vineyards, the moderating influence of the Adriatic Sea, mineral-rich soils and the burja play an important role. The burja is a powerful, cool north-easterly wind that blows through the vineyards in spring and autumn. It keeps the soil dry, allowing only the strongest vines to thrive.
Wines from Primorska are often dry and mineral-driven, with moderate acidity and subtle aromas.
PODRAVJE
Podravje, located in the northeast of Slovenia, is the country’s largest wine region. Approximately three quarters of the wine production consists of white wines. In the past, the region was mainly known for semi-sweet wines with low alcohol levels.
Today, Podravje is undergoing a period of strong development, with an increasing number of estates producing refined, high-quality wines. Clear German influences can be found in the grape varieties, comparable to those of the Rhine and Mosel regions. The warmer climate and the specific soil composition, however, give Slovenian wines greater richness and aromatic expression.
POSAVJE
Posavje, located in the southeast of Slovenia, is the country’s smallest and least developed wine region. Clear French influences can be found in its wines. Like Bordeaux, Posavje is particularly known for its cuvées.
Many winegrowers operate on a small scale and remain faithful to local winemaking traditions passed down from generation to generation. This artisanal approach results in wines with character and authenticity.
