Slovenia is a wine-producing country.
Growers build the wines around Riesling, filling out the blend with Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Ribolla Gialla.
The ground underneath is loam.
The climate is maritime/oceanic, running continental.
The vineyards themselves read as hills, riverside and valley floor.
Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and robust, crisp and aromatic, showcasing minerality and floral notes and fresh and youthful, plus one more.
Inside it sit Podravje, Primorska and Posavje.
Names to look for on a shelf: Edi Simcic, Keltis, Movia and Verus Vineyards.
At the table these bottles work with grilled fish, pasta dishes, cheese platters and roasted meats.
Serve at 8 to 10°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich and robust.
White: Crisp and aromatic, Showcasing minerality and floral notes.
Sparkling: Fresh and youthful, Bright acidity and fruitiness.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Cotar Merlot, Kras, Slovenia
- Edi Simcic Duet Lex, Goriska Brda, Slovenia
- Edi Simcic Duet, Goriska Brda, Slovenia
- Edi Simcic Kolos, Goriska Brda, Slovenia
- Edi Simcic Kozana Chardonnay, Goriska Brda, Slovenia
- Edi Simcic Rebula, Goriska Brda, Slovenia
- Edi Simcic Triton, Goriska Brda, Slovenia
- Gradis'Ciutta 'Sinefinis' Rebolium Brut, Slovenia
At the table.
- Grilled fish
- Pasta dishes
- Cheese platters
- Roasted meats
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 8 to 10°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Slovenia: common questions
01.What grapes is Slovenia known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Slovenia make?+
03.Where is Slovenia?+
04.What food goes with Slovenia wine?+
05.How long does Slovenia wine age?+
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