Slovenia for Summer tasting... Last summer!!
Apricot and sea salt aromas and flavors with soft acid, a richer body, and lots of minerals. — 9 months ago
Vipava 1894, Pinela “Lanthieri” v.2022, Vipava Valley, Slovenia 🇸🇮
Overview:
A dry white blend centered on Pinela, another indigenous Vipava Valley grape known for its lively acidity and citrus-driven profile. The wine reflects the region’s breezy valley climate and limestone-influenced soils.
Aromas & Flavors:
Quince, kumquat, citrus zest, white stone fruit, and subtle herbal freshness.
Mouthfeel:
Crisp, energetic, and refreshing with vibrant acidity and a clean, linear structure. The finish is bright and mineral-driven.
Food Pairings:
Mediterranean seafood platters, oysters, grilled shrimp, lemony pasta dishes.
Personal Pick:
One of those wines that instantly feels coastal and refreshing. Perfect for seafood and warm weather sipping.
Verdict:
Bright, citrusy, and vibrant. A great example of Slovenia’s lesser-known native varieties.
🍷 Did You Know?:
Pinela has been cultivated in the Vipava Valley since the Middle Ages and remains one of the region’s signature indigenous grapes. — 2 years ago
Wow this is one of the nicest whites I have had. So complex. Makes me think a bit of viogner, but more floral and more spices. Deep yellow, a little resiny. — 2 months ago
Vipava 1894, Malvazija v.2021, Vipava Valley, Slovenia 🇸🇮
Overview:
A Mediterranean-influenced Malvazija (Malvasia Istriana) expressing the sunlit character of Slovenia’s western wine regions. Aromatic and vibrant, the wine balances fruit purity with herbal freshness.
Aromas & Flavors:
Tropical fruit, citrus peel, white flowers, and light herbal notes.
Mouthfeel:
Dry and medium-bodied with moderate minerality and juicy mid-palate energy. Bright acidity keeps the wine refreshing and food-friendly.
Food Pairings:
Grilled fish, seafood platters, calamari, Mediterranean salads, herb-forward dishes.
Personal Pick:
An easygoing Mediterranean white that performs beautifully at the table. The aromatic lift and clean finish make it extremely versatile with seafood.
Verdict:
A lively and expressive Malvazija offering freshness, aromatics, and excellent drinkability.
🍷 Did You Know?:
Malvazija Istriana thrives along the Adriatic coastline and is widely planted across Slovenia, Croatia, and northeastern Italy. — 2 years ago
Beställt på alko — 3 years ago
Full, round, elegant, clean. — 2 months ago
I ordered the 2015 - but ghe owner surprised me with a 2005.
It‘s still fresh, walnuts & driey apricots, copper coloured, middle-long, no age notes. But I will never know how the 2015 tasts ;-) — 10 months ago
Slovenian Pinot ! Light and fruity 🤤 — 3 years ago
Dry white wine - liked it! Natural — 4 years ago
Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
Top tier Sauvignon. — a month ago