Top 100 wines of Primorje
Discover the top 100 best wines of Primorje as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Primorje and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Primorje
Coastal region of western Slovenia, the country's most qualitative, bordering Italy. Signature elegant whites and orange wines. Star Rebula (Ribolla Gialla) with signature notes of pear, citrus, white flowers, fresh almond and a mineral touch, taut and long palate — often in long maceration (orange) with dried fruits and black tea notes. Native Refošk as dense, lively red (black cherry, iron).
Also floral Malvazija, round Merlot, Teran on terra rossa. Mediterranean climate.
Discover the grape variety: Welschriesling
Lively and aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), almond and white-fleshed fruits. Also a pillar of botrytised dessert wines (Austrian TBA) — round and candied. Grown in Austria, northern Italy (Riesling Italico), Hungary (Olaszrizling), Croatia (Graševina) and Romania. Native Central European white grape with no genetic link to German Riesling.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Primorje
wines from the region of Primorje go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of chili con carne, leg with a spoon or seven o'clock leg or delicious marinated pork chops.
