Slovenian Wine

Slovenian wine combines a long winemaking tradition with a growing international reputation, particularly for its distinctive whites and pioneering orange wines. Slovenia's wine regions sit at the crossroads of Italian, Austrian and Balkan winemaking influences, with Primorska in the west, bordering Friuli and Collio in Italy, particularly celebrated for skin-contact orange wines made from grapes such as Rebula (Ribolla Gialla) and Malvazija. Other key regions include Podravje in the northeast, known for aromatic whites including Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Furmint-related varieties, and Posavje in the southeast. Slovenian winemakers, particularly in the Goriska Brda area, have been influential in the natural and orange wine movements, producing characterful, often unfiltered wines with extended skin contact and minimal intervention. Slovenian wines pair well with a wide range of cuisine, from seafood and salads to richer dishes that suit orange wine's textured, savoury character. At Wines Direct, we offer a selection of Slovenian wines. Discover this exciting wine country online, with delivery across Ireland.