Vipava

Vipava's Essential Treasures

Explore the historic architectural and viticultural heritage of the Vipava Valley. This selection features medieval ruins like Vipava Castle and the 17th-century Lanthieri Mansion, which now houses a specialized wine museum. The region's spiritual history is represented by the frescoed Church of St. Stephen and the hilltop St. Paul’s Church. Complementing these landmarks are numerous family-run estates and wine shops offering local varieties such as Pinela and Zelen, alongside the historic Vipava 1894 cellar.

Vipava Castle

Vipava Castle is a castle ruin above the town of Vipava in the Municipality of Vipava in southwestern Slovenia.

Dvorec Lanthieri / Vinarski muzej Vipava

A Baroque mansion built in 1659 by the Lanthieri family. It currently houses the Vipava Wine Museum and a branch of the University of Nova Gorica.

Grad Lože / Dvorec Cobenzl

A 17th-century Renaissance-Baroque mansion, historically owned by the Cobenzl family, featuring a distinctive rectangular floor plan with corner towers.

Vino Petrič

Family winery in the village of Slap, specializing in indigenous Vipava Valley grape varieties including Pinela and Zelen.

Izletniška kmetija Majerija

Traditional restaurant and guesthouse set in a restored 18th-century farmhouse, focusing on seasonal ingredients and local herbal cuisine.

Cerkev Sv. Štefana

Parish church in the center of Vipava, notable for its 19th-century ceiling frescoes painted by Franz Kurz zum Thurn und Goldenstein.

Posestvo Ferjančič

Wine estate located in Planina, producing traditional varietals like Pinela, Zelen, and Merlot.

Posestvo Lavrenčič

Boutique winery offering tastings of local white and red wines in the Duplje area.

Wines Ranarum

Local wine producer focusing on sustainable viticulture and traditional Vipava varieties.

Vina Krapež

Wine estate in Vrhpolje known for aging wines in oak barrels and producing indigenous Pinela and Zelen.

Sts. Primus and Felician Church

Late Gothic church in Vrhpolje, featuring extensive modern mosaics by artist Marko Ivan Rupnik.

Rondič Wine House

Family-run winery in Slap offering guided tastings of indigenous and international grape varieties.

Vino Žorž

Large family estate in Slap with a tradition dating back to 1696, specializing in high-quality bottled wines.

Vina Poljšak

Wine producer in the upper Vipava Valley, specializing in white varietals and traditional winemaking methods.

Vinska klet Rouna

Winery located in Slap, producing a range of local wines including Zelen and Pinela.

Vipava 1894 d.o.o.

The oldest and largest wine cellar in the region, established in 1894 as a cooperative.

Vinarstvo Dora Erzelj

Small family winery focusing on traditional production in the village of Erzelj.

Sv. Pavel

Hilltop church and archaeological site above Vrtovin, featuring Roman-era fortifications and panoramic views of the valley.