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Our winemakers: Edi Simcic winery from Goriska Brda in Slovenia

Sandra HaltmayerOctober 24, 2024

The history The history of the Edi Simcic winery in Slovenia began in the 1960s. In addition to their work at the local agricultural cooperative in Dobrovo, Marica and Edi Simcic cultivated 3.5 hectares of vineyards in the beautifully situated Goriska Brda. However, they were not able to fill their...

Our winemakers: Dveri-Pax winery of Admont Abbey from Stajerska Slovenija

Sandra HaltmayerJune 19, 2024

Not far from the Austrian border, the Dveri-Pax winery is located in the Drava Valley (Podravje), surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of Stajerska Slovenija. The Slovenian wines produced here reflect the connection between the Benedictine monks' long winemaking tradition and their deep passion for winemaking. This is how centuries-old methods...

Our winemakers: Cotar winery from the Kras in Slovenia

Sandra HaltmayerMarch 01, 2024

Natural wines and orange wines from the Slovenian Kras, which cannot be compared with anything in their individuality, depth and energy. Get to know the Vina Cotar winery. The history The Cotar winery is located in the southern part of the Kras plateau in Gorjansko in Slovenia. In 1974, Branco...

Our winemakers: Burja estate from the Vipava Valley in Slovenia

Sandra HaltmayerNovember 12, 2023

Natural winemaker Primoz Lavrencic's Burja estate combines traditional winemaking in the Slovenian Vipava Valley with the modern understanding of natural winemaking. With his holistic and integrative viticulture, Primoz Lavrencic has made a name for himself in the wine world far beyond the borders of Slovenia. The roots of the Lavrencic...