The wine region of Primorje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Batič or the Domaine Aci Urbajs produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Primorje are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Primorje often reveals types of flavors of tropical, apricot or plum and sometimes also flavors of pepper, black fruits or chocolate.
We currently count 91 estates and châteaux in the of Primorje, producing 258 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Primorje go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.
It is said to be of Slovenian origin, where it is cultivated under the name of Prosekar, also known for a long time in Italy under the name of Glera. It should not be confused with prosecco lungo - although there is a family link - and prosecco nostrano, which is none other than Tuscany's malvasia. Note that Vitouska - another Italian grape variety - is the result of a natural intraspecific cross between Tuscan malvasia and Prosecco. Under the name of Glera, it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A. It can be found in practically all of the former Yugoslavia, and more surprisingly in Argentina, but is virtually unknown in France.
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 veal paupiettes à la bourguignonne, traditional welsh dark beer or salmon and goat cheese quiche.
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