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How to Reach Wine Tasting Experiences in Primorska

Wine tasting tours in Primorska are easily accessible by different means of transportation.

By Air

Wine tastings and tours in Primorska are mostly located near Italian border so the closest airport to wine tastings and tours 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).

By Car

Most wine tastings and tours 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.

By Bus

To get to wine tastings and tours 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. 

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Everything you need to know before you take a tour to Primorska

Primorska wine region is located on the border between Italy and Slovenia. It is the only country region where the Mediterranean climate prevails, which has a noticeable impact on local wines and, therefore, makes wine tastings and tours in Primorska outstanding. This region is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters, during which strong sea winds, called "bora" (in Slovenian-"burja"), blow. Seaside winemakers grow numerous varieties of white and red grapes, including several autochthonous ones. During your wine tastings and tours in Primorska you are able to learn about their winemaking tricks, get to know the philosophy behind it, and enjoy the surroundings with a glass of excellent wine. So, if you decide to plan your experience with us, no doubt it will be one of the best wine tasting tours in Primorska.

The best season to experience wine tastings and tours in Primorska

Summer is perfect for experiencing wine tastings and tours 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 wine tastings and tours in Primorska is very pleasant. 
Spring is not a bad season either to take part in wine tastings and tours 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 wine tastings and tours in Primorska.

What to do in Primorska?

In between wine tastings and tours in Primorska, don't forget to visit some of the beauties of this region. You can spend half a day in Stanjel, an ancient Roman fort and a quaint village nowadays that sounds proudly on top of a hill.
Make sure to visit the sunny city of Piran, one of the most beautiful Mediterranean towns in Europe. Close to Piran there is also a charming port named Izola, which has a uniquely Venetian feel and a large marine with narrow old winding streets.

What to taste in Primorska?

Here are some quick tasting notes about what to taste at wine tastings and tours in Primorska:

  • Refosk. This red wine has an intense ruby-red color. The taste of the wine is juicy, full, fresh, perfectly balanced between acidity and tannin, with tones of dark fruits, blackberries, cherries, and bright spicy notes. The wine goes well with duck breast, lamb, and other red meat.
  • Malvasia. This white wine is golden yellow in color. The generous taste of the wine shows an abundance of fruit shades, tones of peach, grapefruit zest, and lime, ending with notes of honey in a harmonious aftertaste.

What to expect from wine tastings and tours in Primorska?

During your wine tastings and tours in Primorska remember that wineries always welcome wine enthusiasts and visitors to their estates. Winemakers and their teams will greet you and tell you about the local backgrounds and wine-producing customs. Learn about the terroir of the land, the winemaking process, and the ageing of wines in the cellar.
You will sample some of the finest wines from their extensive selection when dining on local appetisers and salads while sitting in panoramic and beautifully organised tastings rooms. Winemakers will describe the characteristics of each wine and how they differ from one another.

What travellers says about Primorska Wine Tours

Juliet
Juliet July 24, 2023
Brilliant A lovely setting, great wines and food, and informative discussion of the different wine types and how they are made. Thank you!
Charles
Charles December 7, 2022
Great venue, people and wine! We were amazed by the beauty of the winery and the warmth of the owners. On top of that, the wines were very good. Thank you again for the visit! Definitely recommend
Fredrik
Fredrik August 15, 2023
Vina Bordon Great experience. Very familiar place and the owner really took time to sit down and talk. And fantastic wines and side dishes. Fredrik, Sweden
Mallory
Mallory September 29, 2023
Wine Tasting We enjoyed our time here. The tour was relatively short but that allowed for plenty of time for a wine tasting. We do wish that they would’ve given more knowledge about each of the wines, but it was nice being able to pick and choose the wines that you wanted to taste.
Annette
Annette September 14, 2022
Fresh wines We had a personal tasting during harvest season. Beautiful farm setting. Excellent fresh wines. Knowledgeable wine family, and great service from the 2014 Slovenia Wine Queen. And did I mention the snack plate included the best prosciutto I’ve ever eaten?!
Craig
Craig August 22, 2022
Amazing experience This was a truly wonderful visit to an exceptional winery. We had a taste of 10 different wines and got to tour the winery. All with an incredible view. Petra our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and made the experience even better.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most frequently asked questions by our visitors

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Which places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Primorska for kids and families?

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Which places in Primorska provide the top wine tastings and tours if I like organic wines?

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What do you normally do during wine tastings and tours in Primorska?

During a visit at a winery in Primorska for a wine tasting and tour experience you can expect to both taste wines and experience the landscape of Primorska. Different wineries in Primorska offer different types of setups for the tasting and tours but most experiences take at least 1 hour. For each wine tasting and tour experience for Primorska presented on our website, you will see a bullet point list of what you can expect to experience.

Which places provide the best private wine tastings and tours in Primorska?

Are there any exclusive and premium wine tastings and tours in Primorska?

These are the places we recommend for exclusive and premium wine tastings and tours inPrimorska:

Are there any wine tastings and tours close to Koper, Izola or Piran?

Use our interactive Primorska map to browse wine tastings and tours close to Koper, Izola and Piran.

Language tips to experience wine tastings and tours in Primorska

Some words to remember before you experience wine tastings and tours in Primorska:

Vinarna – Winery
Vino – Wine
Vinograd – Vineyard
Plezalka – Vine
Degustácija vin – Wine tasting
Klet – Wine cellar
Rdeče vino – Red wine
Belo vino – White wine
Vino rosé – Rosé wine

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