SLOVENIA

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SLOVENIA

With 25,000 hectares of vineyards and 75% white wine production, Slovenia impresses with complex, spicy wines and a long wine-growing tradition.

Slovenia offers an impressive variety of vineyards on around 25,000 hectares cry. The country produces around 1 million hectoliters of wine annually. Especially The white wines, which account for around 75% of production and are known for their complexity and spiciness are impressive. The history of viticulture dates back to back to the Celts and Romans and was further developed by monasteries in the Middle Ages. Slovenia is divided into three main wine regions: Primorska, Posavje and Podravye. International investments and exchanges with neighboring countries have significantly improved the quality of the wines.

History

The Winegrowing in Slovenia began with the Celts and Romans. In the Middle Ages, wore Monasteries spread to, and the wine trade flourished up to the Habsburgs monarchy. After the First World War and the period in Yugoslavia Slovenian viticulture experienced an upswing after independence in 1991. Since Accession to the EU in 2004 benefits the wine industry from international standards and investments.

Vines & Wine Styles

Die Slovenian white wines are internationally recognized, especially the Rebula varieties (Ribolla), Sauvignon Blanc and Traminer. Refosco dominates red wines and Pinot Noir. The wines are characterized by their complexity and elegance, Whereby sweet variants are just as convincing as strong red wines.

Climate & terroir

Slovenia benefits from the varied geography of the Adriatic Sea in the west reaches all the way to the Alps. The climatic conditions are ideal for viticulture, with mild winters and warm summers, resulting in the high quality of contributes grapes.