Slovenia’s rich winemaking history spans millennia. Wine predates the arrival of the Romans, and the landscape is distinct from Italy, Croatia, and Austria, though the border areas near Friuli and Styria can be understood as natural continuations of those regions. On the border with Italy, Goriska Brda produces skin-contact wines that will be familiar to those that appreciate the amber wines of Friuli and Oslavia in particular.
On the border with Austria, Stajerska is the Slovene name for the region we call Styria in Austria. Besides the skin-contact wines Slovenia has become associated with, its also known for aromatic whites such as Rebula and structured reds like Teran, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Its wines reflect a unique blend of Alpine, Mediterranean, and Pannonian influences. Slovenia’s boutique producers are crafting globally acclaimed, terroir-driven wines.
