Regions and Terroirs
Nestled between latitudes 45° and 47° N, Slovenia is a land of remarkable geographical and climatic diversity. Slovenian vineyards thrive across three distinct wine regions - Podravje, Posavje, and Primorska - each shaped by unique mesoclimates and natural influences.
In the northeast, Podravje, and in the southeast, Posavje, enjoy a moderate-to-cool continental climate, balanced by the cooling touch of the Alps and the warmth of the Pannonian Plain. Primorska region is situated to the west basks in a moderate-to-warm Mediterranean climate.
Podravje - The Homeland of Slovenian Sparkling Wine - Penina - and Aromatic Whites
Podravje, located in northeastern Slovenia along the Austrian and Hungarian borders, is the country's second-largest wine region, covering approximately 6,100 hectares.
Named after the Drava River, this region is best known as the birthplace of Slovenian sparkling wine Penina, as well as for its refined aromatic whites and award-winning sweet wines.
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Posavje - Slovenia’s Hidden Gem for Sparkling Wine and Local Tradition
Tucked into southeastern Slovenia, along the Sava River and the Croatian border, Posavje is the country’s smallest and most undiscovered wine region, but also one of its most intriguing.
Covering around 2,400 hectares, Posavje may be lesser known, but it is rich in tradition, local character, and quietly rising quality, especially in sparkling wine production.
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Primorska - Slovenia’s Warmest and Most Dynamic Wine Region
Primorska is Slovenia’s warmest wine-growing region, shaped by the sun-drenched hills and the steady influence of the nearby Mediterranean Sea.
Its wines are as diverse as its landscapes: from coastal slopes to high plateaus, and its rise to prominence has been nothing short of remarkable.
Since Slovenia’s independence in 1991, Primorska has quickly grown into the country’s most popular and internationally recognized wine region, earning acclaim for both innovation and quality.
The region is divided into four distinct wine districts (PDOs), all of which benefit from the Mediterranean climate to varying degrees...