Det bedste af Brda

Brda Essentials

Brda, known as the Slovenian Tuscany, spans the border between Slovenia and Italy, defined by its marl soil and terraced vineyards. This selection highlights the region's viticultural heritage, featuring pioneers of skin-contact orange wines like Radikon and Gravner alongside traditional method sparkling wine producers like Bjana. Architectural landmarks include the Renaissance-era Dobrovo Castle and Vila Vipolže, while the natural stone bridge at Krčnik showcases the area's limestone geology and the medieval village of Šmartno serves as a hub for regional gastronomy.

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Azienda Agricola Radikon

Family-run winery in Oslavia known for pioneering natural, skin-contact orange wines produced without added sulfites and aged for several years in large oak vats.

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Krčnik

A natural stone bridge over the Kožbanjšček stream, featuring a five-meter-long arch carved by water erosion into the limestone rock.

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Dobrovo Castle

A 17th-century Renaissance castle housing a permanent collection of works by Zoran Mušič and a regional wine cellar showcasing local Rebula vintages.

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Azienda Agricola Joško Gravner

Renowned winery famous for fermenting white wines in Georgian terracotta amphorae buried underground, following ancient viticultural traditions.

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Sveti Križ

Baroque church located in the medieval village of Šmartno, featuring three marble altars and a bell tower that originally served as a defensive fortification.