Slapnik, abandoned village in Brda region

Slapnik, a picturesque tiny village on Slovenia’s western edge underneath of Korada hill, has been abandoned and ruined for decades. It is the only entirely abandoned village in Brda region which is a hot spot for orange wine. A settlement with 17 houses once had 80 residents but it lost its population due to larger …

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Slovenia Orange Wine

Orange wine is a big thing in Slovenia. Orange wine is not made out of oranges but it is the world’s oldest wine style, rarely heard of and usually misunderstood. Orange wine has become the fourth color on wine lists all around the globe besides whites, reds and rosés. Over the past decade, however, orange …

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What to do and see in Brda region?

Hilly wineland of Brda region, the hidden corner of Western Slovenia, with its rolling hills, hilltop villages, vineyard terraces is unique part of Slovenia fortunately (still) neglected by tourist flow and mass tourism. Due to award winning wines (believe it or not, but Brda region has the highest number of medals in wine industry per …

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Gredic Food Experience

At the crossroad between Alps and Adriatic Sea lies Brda wine region which offers many extraordinary restaurants. Gredic restaurant in Ceglo village is one of them. With its spectacular location surrounded by the vineyards and orchards, rich history and dedicated chef, boasts breathtaking panoramic views and mouth-watering cuisine. You should put Gredic on your food …

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Klinec Medana Inn Food Experience

Brda region offers many good restaurants and inns. Klinec Inn in Medana village is a must while visiting Goriška Brda if you are into tasting great food and excellent wine. Klinec Inn belongs to one of the best known wine families that are producing natural wines (orange/amber/macerated wines). After a short drive from Dobrovo on …

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