Wine Tour Slovenia

You may find this wine region from north to south along the Italian border, subdivided into the wine subregions of Goriška Brda, Vipava, and Karst. The Istra area is located on the Slovenian coast. Vineyards growing in this region grow in two beautiful valleys, the Soca Valley and the Vipava Valley, real hidden gems when it comes to nature and wine. There is a lot of added value to seduce you as a wine lover and amateur of unknown wines. Two valleys with beautifully streamlined vineyards and fruit orchards while the Soca river flows majestically with beautiful villages on hill tops, all surrounded by high mountains. This is the Slovenian part of the Alps that continues towards the famous ski resorts on the Austrian side.

Both internationally renowned grape varieties such as the Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and more local varieties grow in these wine regions. You can think of Barbera, Beli, Klarnica, and Laški Rizling for example.

Further south towards the Slovenian coast are the wine regions of Karst and then Istra or Slovenian Istria. Where the special thing about Karst is mainly the wine cellars carved in limestone, in Istra you will mainly find the charm of the coast with beautiful views. Due to the drier climate and strong winds, the region mainly produces Teran wine, a Slovenian specialty made especially from the Refosco grape. Other varieties that you will see a lot here are the Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia, Merlot, Muscat and Chardonnay on the international side. Common local varieties are the Malvazija, Refošk, and more endemic species such as the Zelen, Pikolit and the Pinela.

There is plenty of choice in accommodation in these beautiful wine regions. You can sleep in beautiful bed & breakfasts as well as the more luxurious 4- and 5-star hotels and wine hotels on the wine farms with all basic facilities and comfort. The area is ideal for beautiful walks and horseback rides among the vineyards. Relaxation guaranteed.

Because the region is quite withdrawn, especially the two northern wine regions, a car is necessary to be able to move here. If you want to visit this region as a wine lover, we would be happy to arrange a rental car or a private tailor-made tour for you.

Posavska or Bizeljsko is a wine region that lies in the east of Slovenia on the border of Croatia towards Zagreb and is another unknown wine region that is well worth exploring. You will be amazed by the delicious wines that are made here. The most famous wine is the “Cviček”.

The region not only produces delicious wines, there are also many places of interest that are more than worth discovering and there are plenty of activities to do as well. Bizeljsko Castle and Kostanjevica na Krki, also called Slovenian Venice, are just two wonderful examples. One of the activities that you can do here is cycling.

There is no lack of authentic accommodation. From local rural bed and breakfast among the vineyards to superior quality hotels, all accommodations are equipped with the necessary basic facilities and spacious comfort. You can easily explore this wine region from the capital Ljubljana if you want a top luxury hotel for instance.

The wine region around Maribor is the most famous and largest wine region of Slovenia in the northeast of the country near the border of Hungary and Austria. The most important city is Maribor itself. The wine region is subdivided into 3 wine regions including Slovenske Konjice, Maribor and Jerusalem from north to south.

The region produces unique wines of high quality. Most cultivated grape varieties include the Gewürztraminer, the Muscat, the Pinot gris, and the Zelen. The region also has its own wine festival every year.

Authentic accommodation are plentiful here. Where Maribor has beautiful boutique, four- and five-star hotels, there is also plenty of choice of authentic bed & breakfasts at or near wineries and wine farms themselves. Zlati Grič Mansion is a fine example of the authentic Slovenian character that wine lovers can find in Slovenia. All hotels and accommodations have been selected with the greatest care and have all the necessary basic facilities and comfort. If you want even more comfort such as a hotel with a golf course or wellness center, please let us know. We would be happy to prepare a customized offer for your wine trip to Slovenia.