Discover the top 100 best sparkling wines of Primorje as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sparkling wines that are popular of Primorje and the best vintages to taste in this region.
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.
Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.
sparkling wines from the region of Primorje go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of filet mignon of veal with cider, steamed pork chops or wild boar stew.
