Wine is born in the vineyard
OUR APPROACH
Nature teaches us, experience guides us
Wine is born on the vine, in the vineyard. This is where its journey to the bottle begins.
In the cellar, we preserve only what has been created in the vineyard.
Every decision in the vineyard and cellar is dictated by two questions: what the vine needs and what nature demands of this vintage.
Our vineyards lie on elevated southern slopes above Vrhpolje, between 150 and 250 meters above sea level. The soil is marl and flysch — rich deposits that were once left here by the sea. The marl retains moisture, enriches the wine with minerals, and is the foundation of the character that you recognize in every glass.
The climate is shaped by two opposing winds: the warm and humid Mornik from the southwest and the cold, dry Bora from the northeast. Their constant alternation aerates the vines, preserves the health of the grapes, and gives the wines a freshness and intensity that are uniquely Vipava.
The planting density is 5,000 vines per hectare, the harvest is manual, the yields are small — from 1 to 1.5 kg of grapes per vine. Not by chance, but on purpose.
VINEYARDS
From marly soil
“Viticulture and winemaking are not just work — but also passion, excitement, discovery, search, a journey that never ends.”
— Martin Krapež
ORGANIC PRODUCTION
In harmony with nature — nothing more, nothing less
As part of the agricultural industry, we fully depend on our surroundings, just as it depends on us. That's why we grow our produce organically and sustainably. Over the past decades the carbon footprint of the winery has been positive, which is something we're really proud of.
The distinctive character of our wines stems from the unique natural features of the region—its microclimate and soil—enhanced by consistent, dedicated work in the vineyard and cellar, with care for nature evident at every step. The experience passed down by our ancestors, combined with our own knowledge, gives the wines a distinctive character expressed through their powerful structure and minerality.
Since 2020, we have been cultivating all vineyards according to organic guidelines. We received the organic farm certificate in 2023. No synthetic agents. No chemical fertilizers.
THE CELLAR
Spontaneous. Slow. Unfiltered.
Among the white varieties, we grow Zelen, Pinela, Poljšakica, Malvazija, Rebula and Laški Riesling. Among the red varieties, we grow Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Barbera and Modra Frankinja.
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