Find and Book Wineries to Visit in Primorska

Wineries in Primorska are mostly located near Italian border so the closest airport to wineries in Primorska (both north and south) is Trieste Airport (TRS).
However, if you prefer to fly directly to Slovenia, you can land in Ljubljana Airport (LJU).

Most wineries in Primorska are located close to Piran, Nova Gorica and Vipava.
To get to the Piran area from Italy just follow the E751 to Croatia and if you arrive from Ljubijana, head towards Croatia following the E61 route.
Nova Gorica is located north of Trieste, just on the other side of the border from the Italian city of Gorizia. Drive along the Italian SS55 route or get the Slovenian route 444. Route 444 is also very practical to get to the area around Vipava.

To reach wineries in Primorska, if you don't feel like driving around Slovenia, you can profit from very practical bus services.
There is a bus service going between Ljubljana and Vipava. It is operated by Nomago, depart from Tobačna bus station and the journey takes approximately 1 hour 32 minutes.
From Ljubljana you can reach Piran in 2 hours and 30 minutes with a stopover in Koper. The bus departs from Tobačna bus station in Ljubijana. 

Summer is perfect for traveling and visiting wineries in Primorska. The region gets packed around the Piran area because it is a popular summer holiday destination, but thanks to the mild climate, it is never too hot, and going around wineries in Primorska is very pleasant. 
Spring is not a bad season either to visit wineries in Primorska, as in April and May this region looks a kind of fairy tale-ish, and you can visit most of the attractions and wineries in Primorska.

Wineries in Primorska are diverse and well respected.
Most of them are family-owned wineries continuing the traditions through several generations. However, there are also young winemakers that have more recently opened their modern, boutique wineries. Most of them produce under the concept of nano-viticulture, natural and organic winemaking. Traditional methods are always respected and make wineries in Primorska excellent and unique. 

These are the main grape varieties grown at wineries in Primorska:
Red: Refosk, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
White: Rebula, Malvasia, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris,  Pinela, Zelen
The Brda district, within the Primorska wine region, is best known for its Rebula white wine and red Merlot and Cabernet blends. Merlot wines have a light and fun flavor with raspberry aromas.
The most widely grown wines in the Viapava district are light and crisp white wines made from Pinela and Zelen grapes.

Some words to remember before you visit wineries in Primorska:

English	Slovenian
Wine	Vino
WInery	Vinarna
Vineyard	Vinograd
Wine tasting	Degustácija vin
Wine cellar	Klet
Cheers!	Na zdravje!

These are the best wineries to visit in Primorska:

• Steras Wines


• Sveti Martin


• Vina Poljšak


• Edi Simčič Wine Estate

These wineries in Primorska have restaurants:

• Domačija Ražman


• Polic Estate Truske


• Hiša Štekar

These wineries in Primorska have accommodation:

• Lendwines


• Edi Simčič Wine Estate


• Hiša Štekar


• Domačija Ražman

Most of the wineries in Primorska are located in the wine regions in the countryside. The best way to prepare a visit to a winery in Primorska is to book your visit in advance on our website.

The best wineries to visit during your holiday or vacation to Primorska are:

• Jamsek 1887 Wine Estate


• Edi Simčič Wine Estate


• Lendwines


• Vina Bordon

These wineries in Primorska have cellar door sales:

• Vina Poljšak


• Kmetija Tomažič


• Renčel Boutique Wines


• Petrič Winery

These wineries in Primorska are open to the public with booking in advance:

• Sveti Martin


• Zaro Wines


• Vina Povh


• Lendwines

This is our selection of small & boutique wineries in Primorska that you can visit:

• Renčel Boutique Wines


• Vina Poljšak


• Kmetija Tomažič


• Vina Povh

These are the best family wineries in Primorska that you can visit:

• Petrič Winery


• Sveti Martin


• Kmetija Tomažič


• Domačija Ražman

Use our interactive Primorska winery map to browse wineries near Koper, Izola and Piran.

Wineries in Primorska are well-organized and provide a variety of facilities and activities for their visitors' convenience. If you're planning a visit with your family or a party, several wineries in Primorska offer activities for kids, bus parking, and reduced mobility access. Most wineries are pet-friendly so you can bring your furry friend along. 
All wineries in Primorska have a tasting room and a small number also have a restaurant where they serve local specialties. If you plan to stay for a night, accommodation services are available too. Check our Q&A below to find which winery in Primorska is best for you!