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 Primorje - each with 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. Primorje region is situated to the west basks in a moderate-to-warm Mediterranean climate.
Each Slovenian wine region has sub zones with different cooling influences and therefore are preferable by penina producers.
Podravje - The birthplace of Slovenian sparkling winemaking tradition
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.
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Posavje - Slovenia’s coolest terroir and the new wave of sparkling wine
Nestled at 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 rising quality, especially in sparkling wine production
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Primorje - Slovenia’s most Mediterranean region
Primorje is Slovenia’s warmest wine-growing region, shaped by the sun-drenched hills and the steady influence of the nearby Mediterranean Sea.
Since Slovenia’s independence in 1991, Primorje 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...