The wine region of Vipava is located in the region of Primorje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fornazarič or the Domaine Batič produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vipava are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Ribolla gialla, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vipava often reveals types of flavors of peach, straw or apricot and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or white peach.
We currently count 62 estates and châteaux in the of Vipava, producing 303 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vipava go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
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