Between the Hills and Beneath the Ground
Two Faces of Wine Tradition
The regions of Dolenjska and Čatež & Posavje combine rich cultural and natural heritage with countless opportunities for unique experiences. Among picturesque hills, rivers, and vineyards, tradition, nature, and modern hospitality intertwine, offering visitors an authentic insight into local life.
Both destinations are known for their special wine stories – zidanice in Dolenjska and repnice in Posavje – together shaping the character of Slovenia’s wine country.
Vineyard cottages
The rolling landscape of Dolenjska is dotted with charming vineyard cottages, once used to store tools and young wine. During harvest time, locals would also use them as resting places.
Vineyard Cottage Experiences
Today, many owners welcome guests into these rustic gems, especially at Trška Gora, home to the popular Open Vineyard Cottages every weekend. Here you can taste local wines, most famously the indigenous cviček – a refreshing blend of red and white grape varieties – as well as sparkling wines and other specialties.
Vineyard Cottage Retreat
Many vineyard cottages have been transformed into comfortable retreats in rustic or modern style, perfect for a weekend escape among the vines. Under the brand “Vineyard Cottages Tourism”, they offer peace, unspoiled nature, intimacy, local cuisine, regional products, and plenty of opportunities for active holidays.
Repnice
In Posavje, you’ll find something truly unique: repnice – subterranean wine cellars carved into quartz sand. Once used to store crops and wine, they are now magical spaces where mystery meets tradition. Entering a repnica feels like stepping into another world – silent and secret, yet full of warmth and stories, where hosts welcome you with wine and local delicacies.
Set among the gentle Bizeljsko hills, repnice are an essential part of the region’s wine heritage. Descend into their cool depths, and time seems to pause as the past comes alive alongside today’s vibrant wine and culinary culture. It’s an authentic and unforgettable experience found nowhere else.
The Posavje Wine region
Here, wine is as much a part of daily life as food. In Dolenjska, the star is cviček, while Posavje is best known for modra frankinja (Blaufränkisch), along with Bizeljčan blends, varietal wines, and elegant sparkling wines. Whether in a vineyard cottage in Dolenjska, a repnice in Posavje, or a modern cellar, every sip carries the dedication, tradition, and passion of local winemakers.
Get to Know Our Wines
While cviček stands out as the unique wine specialty of Dolenjska, in Posavje the spotlight is on modra frankinja (Blaufränkisch), thriving on the Bizeljsko and Sremič hills. Together with red and white Bizeljčan and a variety of other wines, it shapes the region’s distinctive wine identity.
Sparkling Wines of Posavje
Posavje sparkling wines also hold a special place – elegant, fresh, and celebratory, they complement tradition with a contemporary touch. Crafted with the knowledge, dedication, and passion of local winemakers, they successfully blend heritage with modern approaches. Perfect for both social occasions and fine dining, they never fail to prove that Posavje is full of delightful surprises.
Explore the Wine Heritage
Meet the winemakers, taste their creations, and uncover the stories behind every bottle. Each glass reflects the land, the people, and the timeless rhythm of the vineyards. Explore more here: Posavje Winemakers.
Visiting the wine cellars of Dolenjska is an experience for all the senses. Meet the winemakers and discover their wines on guided tastings that reveal stories of hard work, skill, and dedication poured into every glass.
