Goriška Brda - The magical Slovenian wine region
Slovenias hidden gem
Goriška Brad wine region is situated in the far Western part of Slovenia in the Collio region, that the country shares with its neighbor Italy. It is a beautiful landscape of gently rolling hills and delightful villages. The wine regions takes its name from the two towns of this name: Goriska today on the Italian side, and Brda on the Slovenian side. The location between the Alps in the North and the Mediterranean Sea in the South results in a unique microclimate very favorable for grape growing. The hallmark of Brda wines is their minerality. The combination of the climate, the terrain features and the diverse soil allow the region to produce some superb high-quality wines that are worth discovering.
Some call it Slovenia's Tuscany
With its hilly terrain, the quaint hill-top villages, cypress tress, vineyards and orchards the area is often compared to Tuscany. As a lot of the hills here are very steep the vineyards are terraced and most work is performed manually.
The main grapes grown here are the native grape Rebula or Ribolla Gialla, which has been grown in the region for over 750 years and accounts of about 25% of total production. The region is known for its very good Rebula wines which are appreciated for their directness, simplicity, and purity. Other grape varietals in the region include Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignonasse or Sauvignon Vert, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.
The region has a strong focus on quality, and its winemakers strive to preserve traditional winemaking methods while embracing modern techniques to produce wines that showcase the unique characteristics of the terroir. We are proud to feature two unique winemakers in our portfolio:
Kristančič
Kristančič winery chose the peacock as a visual as it represents nature's immense beauty, carrying within itself strength and purpose. Likewise their wines are not just clear liquids of many colours, but are a rich, heady symphony of taste and aroma. Explore Kristančic winery.
Vina Ronk
Vina Ronk is in the heart of the Goriška Brda region, in the warmest village named Vipolže, right on the border with Italy. Their most produced wine is the autochthonous Ribolla, followed by Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon. Explore Vina Ronk winery.