{"title":"Slovenian Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlovenian wine has so often been defined by its neighbours. Understandably so; spanning from the Alps to the Adriatic, the country sits at a cultural and geographic crossroads. Italian, Austrian, and Balkan influences all converge here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlovenian wine today is less about comparison and more about confidence. Rather than borrowing prestige from surrounding regions, producers are increasingly comfortable expressing what makes their own landscapes distinctive. The result is a wine culture that feels both deeply rooted and distinctly modern.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ferdinand-classic-rebula","title":"Slovenian Rebula by Ferdinand Winery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/26\/ferdinand-winery\/\"\u003eFerdinand Winery\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/26\/goriska-brda-wines-slovenia\/\"\u003eGoriška Brda, Slovenia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/01\/14\/rebula-the-ancient-grape-perfectly-suited-to-a-warming-world\/\"\u003eRebula\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 12% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol: 750ml \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean citrus notes yet with structure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with fish, salads, mild cheeses and poultry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis food-friendly Rebula (known as Ribolla Gialla just over the border in Italy) was vinified in stainless steel tanks, bottled the summer after harvest to preserve freshness. It scores 89\/100 on Wine-searcher.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSustainability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRebula is a “secret weapon in coping with climate change, thanks to its deep roots.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eHugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56128907510091,"sku":"FERCR24","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3699\/3611\/files\/FerdClasRebula_e7efba06-6405-4e76-a4cb-10c40f21c8d7.png?v=1775660937"},{"product_id":"ferdinand-brutus-rebula","title":"Slovenian Orange Rebula by Ferdinand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/26\/ferdinand-winery\/\"\u003eFerdinand Winery\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/26\/goriska-brda-wines-slovenia\/\"\u003eGoriška Brda, Slovenia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/01\/14\/rebula-the-ancient-grape-perfectly-suited-to-a-warming-world\/\"\u003eRebula\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing Temperature: 14-16°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried apricot, beeswax, pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast poultry, pork, mushrooms, or rich cheese. A powerful, textured Rebula built for the table rather than the aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine was a labour of love to produce. After a spontaneous ferment with wild yeasts the wine was racked off and returned for 12 months skin contact before further ageing in oak. Unfiltered and unfined the result is an extraordinary orange wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched on one of the steepest hills in the Brda region, right where Slovenia meets Italy, Matjaž Četrtič makes wine that feels inseparable from its place. At Ferdinand Winery, vineyards cling to steeper slopes overlooking the alpine foothills and the plains beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his teens, Matjaž had one central conviction: Rebula (the indigenous white grape of Brda) deserved to be noticed, not tucked away in anonymous blends. He built a cellar which a bond villain would be proud of and committed himself to making Rebula the heart of everything the winery produces.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intrepid Wines Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56293933449547,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3699\/3611\/files\/FerdBrutusRebula_c6283d67-5d50-428c-aca0-871d06d2650c.png?v=1775660946"},{"product_id":"joannes-protner-ranfol","title":"Slovenian Ranfol by Hiša Joannes Protner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2025\/07\/22\/slovenian-king-of-riesling\/\"\u003eHiša Joannes Protner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/26\/stajerska-slovenia\/\"\u003eStyria, Slovenia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/wine-varieties\/#R\"\u003eRanfol\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 11.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: Drink now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle notes of petrol and citrus. This wine is clean, clear and crisp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precise, food-first Slovenian wine. Perfect with roast poultry, pork, vegetables, and simple, savoury dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanfol is a heritage grape from Slovenia. Grown to serve communities, not corporations. Now, famous winemaker Joannes Protner has given Ranfol the premium treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided by his organic, natural wine philosophy Protner draws inspiration from cheeky local spirit, Bolfenk the Dwarf. Bolfenk watches over vineyards and has the power to spoil wines which are mistreated. He rewards care and respect for the land whilst punishing greed and laziness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee for yourself how Slovenia's 'King of Riesling' has transformed this quiet local legend.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSustainability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoštjan Protner farms organically, producing many so-called natural wines. He says that while converting to organic vineyards is a challenge, starting a new vineyard organically is incredibly hard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intrepid Wines Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295872430411,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3699\/3611\/files\/JPRanfol.png?v=1776083597"},{"product_id":"slovenian-orange-wine-by-joannes-protner","title":"Slovenian Orange Wine by Hiša Joannes Protner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2025\/07\/22\/slovenian-king-of-riesling\/\"\u003eHiša Joannes Protner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/26\/stajerska-slovenia\/\"\u003eStyria, Slovenia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Varieties: Yellow Muscat (50%), Laksi Riesling (50%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 11.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol: 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing Temperature: 12 – 14 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: Shows well now ,though could age for several years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 208, 132);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 208, 132);\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA honeyed, aromatic, herbal orange wine which you'll remember for all the best reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a premium orange wine. None of the excessive tannins or off flavours you usually risk with the category. Orange winemaking has a rich history in Slovenia and winemaker Boštjan Protner has developed his technique over many vintages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of using all of the white grape skins for maceration he only uses a portion of them and allows three week maceration. This takes the edge of the tannins and gives more aromatic and herbal aromas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is a delight, what's more it's a natural wine made with grapes grown organically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most good orange wines this is extremely food friendly. Pair it with anything from root vegetables, to spicy food or fatty charcuterie and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSustainability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoštjan Protner farms organically, producing many so-called natural wines. He says that while converting to organic vineyards is a challenge, starting a new vineyard organically is incredibly hard. This wine is certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intrepid Wines Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56513322910027,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3699\/3611\/files\/SlovenianOrangeWine.png?v=1776083597"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3699\/3611\/collections\/organic_vineyards_slovenia_bab00031-cabf-4c7d-b2cf-9ee225713578.jpg?v=1771845355","url":"https:\/\/shop.intrepidwines.com\/collections\/slovenia.oembed","provider":"Intrepid Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}