Edi Simčič Wine Estate
A combined tour which includes artwork of various artists and winemakers.
A combined tour which includes artwork of various artists and winemakers.
Organic winery with a nice collection of old and forgotten Istrian varieties
Third-generation winery certified organic since 2019 and making natural wines
A Family Winery with a Blend of Cherished Traditions and a Modern Touch
A family estate that produces organic wines with sea view along with olive oil
Wineries in Primorska are easily accessible by different means of transportation.
This wine-producing region borders Italy and has the one with the warmest climate among Slovenia's wine regions. This is an ideal location for vine growing, and the influence of climate and soil provides a significant variety in the selection of excellent wines. Wineries in Primorska are located all across the many winemaking districts such as Vipava, Slovenian Istra, Goriska Brda, and Karts. Here you can find numerous of superior quality wineries in Primorska, which keep the doors wide openly for all connoisseurs of exquisite wines.
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 |
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Wine | Vino |
WInery | Vinarna |
Vineyard | Vinograd |
Wine tasting | Degustácija vin |
Wine cellar | Klet |
Cheers! | Na zdravje! |
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