Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Ruby red color with a rich bouquet of fruit, spices and floral notes. On the palate flavors of sour cherry and raspberry with notes of pepper, cinnamon and floral. Long finish, nice balance with fine soft tannins ending with earthy notes. Enjoyable now, a few more years will benefit. — 14 days ago

Ziga Bobnar

9.0

Ver nice merlot, barique, soft rounded tanins, berries, cinemon, — a year ago

Brent S

9.2

This needed lots of time to open up, but wonderful afterwards. First Slovenian wine for me. — 4 years ago

Konrad Ziegler

9.0

At Dvorni wine bar in Ljubljana — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2020 | mesmerizing smell, leather, pipetobacco, strict because tannins are very present, lots and lots of potential — a year ago

Ian Hamel

9.2

2023 fall. Lovely, with rich, autumnal scents developing on the nose and an open-knit structure. A bit of older Bordeaux character — 2 years ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

Vipava appears to be both the winery org name and valley where the grapes are grown. Assuming this is grown in two sub-regions; Vipavska Dolina (low?)and Vipavska Tal (high?). Estate bottled, hand picked.
Pale-medium yellow. Nose of lilac, Paperwhites, white peach nectar and other aromatic pit fruits. Good as an aperitif as it is bracingly dry. Lead into pasta with Marcel Hazan's tomato/onion/butter sauce. — 4 years ago

Ashish Pant

9.5

Fantastic! Go for it! — 5 months ago

Fabio Franchella

9.4

Low acidity, wonderful oily texture, honey, candid fruits, lemon zest - surprisingly differen. I lile it! — a year ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

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