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Vineyards of the Vipava Valley
The Vipava Valley is one of the most popular wine-growing areas in the country, well known for its vineyards, quality wines and winemakers.
The area is ideal for wine growing as it has a mix of Mediterranean and Continental climates, meaning that the winters are mild and summers are quite hot and dry. The region is also known for its frequent winds, which replenish the air and has a positive effect on the vines. These favourable conditions are the reason why the wines of the Vipava Valley are renowned for their quality, as the grapes are full of aromas and flavours derived from the karst soils and the specific climate.
Wine growing in the Vipava Valley has a long tradition and history, and the love of wine production has been passed down from generation to generation. The first vines are believed to have been planted in the area by the Romans, and today the Vipava Valley is home to more than 20,000 hectares of vineyards stretching across the steep terrain between the Vipava and Soča rivers.
Vipava Valley winegrowers carefully select their grapes and take care of every step in the winemaking process to create world-class wines. Vipava Valley wines are highly prized because they are produced in small quantities and are of exceptional quality.
Visitors can visit many wineries in the region and taste these fine wines while enjoying the beautiful views of the sunny hills and vineyards. The most important white wine varieties from the area are Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Rebula, while the red wine varieties are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera.
The Vipava Valley also has a large variety of indigenous wine varieties. Zelèn is particularly important, with records dating back as far as 1844. Some of the other old indigenous varieties that winemakers have managed to preserve are Pinela, Klarnica, Pergulin, Pikolit, Poljšakica.
Visit the beautiful Vipava Valley and discover their wine offer for yourself and relax in the unique experience this beautiful part of Slovenia has to offer. Find out more about the wine cellars in the Vipava Valley here.