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Meet the wine maker at Kempinski Palace Portorož with Vinakoper – Portorož, Western Slovenia
Meet the wine maker at Kempinski Palace Portorož with Vinakoper - in one of the most beautiful old buildings in coastal town of Portorož five-star deluxe hotel hotel Kempinski organizes a series of wine and food related events where prominent Slovenian winemakers present their wines and match them with culinary creations of hotel's high end cuisine. In May wines from nearby Vinakoper will be introduced and will accompany 5 course menu.
Find out more »Meet the wine maker at Kempinski Palace Portorož with Klenart – Portorož, Western Slovenia
Meet the wine maker at Kempinski Palace Portorož with Klenart - in one of the most beautiful old buildings in coastal town of Portorož, five-star deluxe hotel hotel Kempinski organizes a series of wine and food related events where prominent Slovenian winemakers present their wines and match them with culinary creations of hotel's high end cuisine. Klenart - family owned winery which grow high quality local wines on vineyards between Trieste and Koper will be introduced and will accompany 5 course menu.
Find out more »Wine Festival at Old Vine House – Maribor, Eastern Slovenia
At the same time as many artistic events are held during the traditional summer Lent Festival, the house of oldest vine in the world organizes the wine event right in the center of the festival's venue. Wines from all Slovenian wine regions will be presented during two weeks time: Friday, 26 June: Furmint Evening Saturday, 27 June: Chardonnay Evening Sunday, 28 June: Cuvée Evening Monday, 29 June: Welschriesling Evening Tuesday, 30 June: White Wine Evening Wednesday, 1 July: Riesling Evening Thursday, 2 July: Sauvignon Evening Friday, 3 July: Barrique…
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Find out more »Orange Wine Festival – Izola, Western Slovenia
Izola (Source: www.slovenia.info) Orange Wine Festival in Izola is dedicated exclusively to orange wines, which are essentially white wines produced in the similar way as the red wines – with longer maceration time, extracting more colours and substances from the grape’s skin. The venue is hosted in one of the oldest buildings in Izola, more than 500 years old Manziolijeva palača (Manzioli Palace) which will add additional flair to the tasting experience.
Find out more »Kogl Wine Day Spring Edition – Velika Nedelja, Eastern Slovenia
For a decades Kogl Wines have been a role model of perfect wine-making craftsmanship. These are boutique wines, produced in small series, made with passion and attention. Joining together Kogl wines, art performances and relaxed atmosphere and the result could be a truly remarkable, unforgettable event.
Find out more »From Wine Maker to Olive Oil Maker – Farms in Slovenian Istria, Western Slovenia
This event highlights wines and olive oils produced on the farms in Slovenian Istria. The hinterland of Slovene coast boasts with many excellent producers of olive oil and wines, which will open the door of their estates to the visitors and offer wine and food tastings. Olive oil from this region is well known for its distinctive quality and taste (for more information please refer to http://www.slovenska-istra.si/index.php?lang=3&id=115) For this event free shuttle bus will be organised, from the town of…
Find out more »Salon Jeruzalem 2016 – Jeruzalem, Eastern Slovenia
Salon Jeruzalem, hosted at the elegant boutique hotel, surrounded by the gentle hills covered with vineyards is the occasion you should not miss. It is essentially a about wine presentation and tasting, program might also includes some lectures in English language. This is essentially the most important yearly wine event of the greater Jeruzalem wine region. This wine region is famous for its predominantly white wines, and is considered as one of the most prestigious wine regions in Slovenia. Of…
Find out more »OPUS – People & Wines – Velika Nedelja, Eastern Slovenia
On the picturesque Kogl Wine Estate, this event brings together interesting Art performances and splendid Kogl Wines. Estate Kogl is located in Prlekija, region in the eastern Slovenia renowned for its excellent wines, characteristic local food and idyllic, gently rolling countryside. Kogl Estate offers beautiful views over the region surrounded by vineyards, which have been planted here since 1542. Area around Kogle Estate have a rich history and Velika Nedelja was one of the centres of German knight order the…
Find out more »MalVin Festival – Novo Mesto, South – Eastern Slovenia
MalVin Festival (also named Small Festival of Grand Wines) takes place in the historical centre of Novo Mesto, city in the South-eastern Slovenia. Novo Mesto is surrounded by vineyards, mostly planted with grapes used to produce Cviček, easy drinking wine of white and red grape varieties, with low alcohol, higher acidity well-known for its healing effects. Predominantly wine event is accompanied by rich culinary and artistic program and it is spanning over the whole weekend. Novo Mesto is a destination worth visiting…
Find out more »Polenta Festival – Ozeljan, Western Slovenia
Polenta Festival will once again fill the streets of Ozeljan, the small village in the western Slovenia. Ozeljan lies close to city of Nova Gorica in the entrance of the beautiful Vipava Valley. The event celebrates Polenta, an ancient dish from the Roman times has become through the history an essential part of North Italian and Slovenian cuisine. In Ozeljan you will be able to taste polenta in many different varieties, some traditional and some surprisingly innovative. Gastronomic event will…
Find out more »Pun Pisker – Maribor, Eastern Slovenia
Pun Pisker (which can be translated to full pot of food) presents offer of the local restaurants, wine and beer in the centre of Maribor. Event takes place every Friday in the summer months from 10 am to 10 pm. This is essentially street food event, nevertheless on the menu are some very innovative dishes prepared with local ingredients at affordable prices. Selection of wines is good and truly local (coming from vineyards less than 20 km away) and provide fine…
Find out more »Kogl Wine Day Autumn – Velika Nedelja, Eastern Slovenia
Kogl Wine Day is a cheerful wine and art event held at the picturesque Kogl estate in the eastern Slovenia. For a decades Kogl Wines have been a role model of perfect wine-making craftsmanship. Join excellent wines with art performances and relaxed, open air atmosphere and the result is Kogl Wine Day, a truly unforgettable event.
Find out more »International wine festival TOP VINO by eVino – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
International wine festival TOP VINO by eVino is a high end wine event with excellent selection of International and local wines. Event will welcome many of the top Bordeaux Chateaus, wines from Tuscany, Spain, Portugal, Austria, California and some great Slovenian winemakers. Wine tastings will be accompanied by various wine related workshops and lectures.
Find out more »Vino Ljubljana International Wine Fair – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Celebrating more than 50 years of existence, Vino Ljubljana - Ljubljana Wine Fair is a well established and respectful wine event dedicated to professionals and general public. The beginning of the fair actually dates way back in 1926 when first exhibition and tasting of Slovenian wines took place in Ljubljana. But it was not until 1955, when event adopted similar form and content as today and got accredited by International Office for Vine and Wine (OIV). The Fair itself attract…
Find out more »Wine Thursday – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Every Thursday wine bar "Dvorni Bar" and wine house Koželj organize wine event dedicated to specific wine maker or type of wine. This Thursday visitors will be tasting sparkling wines and Champagnes. We believe this could be a great way to start the festive season.
Find out more »Ljubljana Wine Route – Summer wine spoils – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Ljubljana Wine Route – lively event in the historical centre of Slovenian capital Ljubljana with wines from all Slovenian wine regions and large selection of delicious local products.
Find out more »Grossmann Film and Wine Festival – Ljutomer, Eastern Slovenia
Jeruzalem wine region (source: www.slovenia.info, author: Marco Coppo) Just a stroll away from the famous Jeruzalem wine region, Grossmann Film and Wine Festival takes over the streets and venues of Ljutomer town every year during the summer time. Accompanied by the wines from the surrounding hills it is truly enjoyable event and must see for all fans of fantasy movies and fine drinks.
Find out more »Peach Festival – Prvačina, Western Slovenia
Peach Festival a pleasant foodie weekend event which includes plenty of entertainment, educational and family programs. The festival takes place in lower Vipava valley which mild climate is ideal for cultivation of peaches and other fruits like apricots, persimmons and figs. The event will feature farmers market with product from peaches: desserts, jams, spirits and many more. Especially popular is “Bovla” -a refreshing drink from local wine and peaches. The visit of the festival might also be opportunity to explore Vipavska…
Find out more »Festival of Fish Delicacies in Bohinjska Bela – Bohinjska Bela, Northern Slovenia
Festival of Fish Delicacies in Bohinjska Bela is an annual event organised by the local fishing club. Additional to culinary delights, not limited to fish food only, you will be able to enjoy in music and entertainment program. The large tent will be set up to make sure that event takes place in every kind of weather.
Find out more »Teran Wine and Prosciutto Festival – Dutovlje, Western Slovenia
Terano Wine and Prosciutto are well regarded culinary companions of Slovenian Karst, and they are celebrated during the two days Festival in Dutovlje. The festival boasts eventful program which includes art exhibitions, presentation of the best Teran wines, tastings, hiking and even guided tours of the prosciutto manufacture. Prosciutto from the Slovenian Karst region is due to its uniqueness protected with EU designation of origin label. The recipe itself is surprisingly simple – its sole ingredients are meat, salt and plenty…
Find out more »Days of Poetry and Wine – Ptuj, Eastern Slovenia
Days of Poetry and Wine is an international event which is held every summer in the oldest Slovenian city Ptuj. The festival is an exciting mixture of art performances and tasting of good local wines, seasoned with easy going, charming atmosphere of this small, medieval town. The program of the festival includes exhibitions, poetry readings, wine tasting and more, creating a special vibe on the medieval streets and squares. And just to recall - wise Greek poet Homer once said”…
Find out more »Bogračfest – Lendava, Eastern Slovenia
In the old town of Lendava, amidst the historical townhouses at the foot of the picturesque Lendava vineyards, the largest competition in cooking bograč in Slovenia has been held for over a decade now. The event is actually a culinary festival, during which bograč is massively prepared in cauldrons along the main street by the competing teams. Apart from this traditional food of the wine-growing region, various other local delicacies are served: Lendava pretzels, crackling cakes, etc. Finally, this varied…
Find out more »Salon Traminec – Negova, Eastern Slovenia
Salon Traminec is an exciting wine event exclusively dedicated to Gewurztraminer wines, held in the medieval Castle in Negova in eastern Slovenia. The most famous Gewurztraminer wines in Slovenia are produced right in this region, but event exceeds regional borders. You will be able to taste 100 samples from Slovenia and abroad and enjoy in culinary delights. The selection of wines is astonishing – from dry type still wines, sparkling wines, sweet wines, matured wines to organic wines and cuvees.…
Find out more »FESTVIN – Brdo pri Kranju, Western Slovenia
The premium event organized by Koželj wine house, influential Slovenian wine merchants. The event takes place in Brdo, estate and a mansion northwest of Ljubljana. It is a free entry event but online booking is required. The program includes introduction of more than 70 wine makers, workshops and party.
Find out more »Sweet Istria – Koper, Western Slovenia
The annual Sweet Istria (Sladka Istra) Festival is a great way to discover the coastal city of Koper and enjoy desserts and other sweet delicacies which will be offered on the stands set up in the old city centre. Sweet Istria is the biggest event of its kind in Slovenia and it attracts a large number of locals and tourists. Besides the tastings and sightseeing program includes workshops, master classes and entertainment performances. The part of the event are also 3 sweet contests…
Find out more »Svečina wine festival – Svečina, Eastern Slovenia
Svečina wine festival is a lively weekend event which takes place in the centre of wine region. Right next to the border with Austria, winemakers from Svečina produce one of the best white wines in Slovenia, usually fresh, dry or off dry with characteristic acidity and aromas. Festival boasts many interesting events; from nordic walking across Svečina and Austria wine hills to the grape harvest accompanied by the local folk singers and former wine queens.
Find out more »Jestival Food & Art festival – Kobarid, Western Slovenia
Jestival is a one day Food and Art festival held every year in a little town of Kobarid. Kobarid lies on river Soča – divine, turquoise coloured and astonishing clean alpine river which flows along the Slovenian border to Italy and is one of the main touristic attractions of the region. In the last few years the region established itself as an ideal festival location, featuring great organization and smart marketing. Jestival is a food event which promotes local food…
Find out more »Old Vine Festival – Maribor, Eastern Slovenia
Old Vine Festival – There are few places in the world which seem to have special, deep connection to the particular subject. Maribor definitely is such place. Through the history city was strongly linked to the wine production, wine trading and distinguished wine culture. Vineyards are located all around the city and in it’s centre there is a Queen: majestic and grandiose – the Oldest Vine in the World. And as with all Queen’s birthdays – Yearly celebration has to be great,…
Find out more »The Karst Cuisine Month – Slovenian Karst, Western Slovenia
Slovenian Karst is the great region to explore in the autumn. Days can be very still warm; the landscape is colourful and peaceful. Karst cuisine is dominated by autumn vegetables, fruits, and mushrooms. For the whole month, the restaurants in the region present seasonal menus, with local ingredients for reasonable prices. Booking is recommended.
Find out more »Chestnut Festival – Vitovlje, Western Slovenia
Chestnut Festival is a traditional autumn weekend event, happening in Vitovlje, small village in the Western Slovenia, not far from Nova Gorica. The hillsides around Vitovlje are famous for its Chestnut friendly terroir. Chestnuts which can be found here are marrons – the chestnuts of excellent quality and larger in size as the one usually finds in forests around Slovenia. The event takes place the 3rd weekend in October when the chestnut season is at its peak. This year it celebrates…
Find out more »Čokoljana chocolate festival – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Čokoljana is an outdoor festival which takes place in the old Ljubljana and is fully dedicated to chocolate and chocolate delicacies. It is a lively event with workshops, presentations and of course lots of tastings.
Find out more »Young Wines Salon “Pubec” – Maribor, Eastern Slovenia
Pubec is a line of young wines promoted every year around the St. Martin's day. It is a joint project of winemakers from Slovenia northeast region Styria. The event takes place in Maribor on 23.10.2017 and Ljubljana on 26.10.2017.
Find out more »VinDel Salon – Maribor, Eastern Slovenia
VinDel - International Wine & Delicacy Salon is an delightful event and showcase of Slovenian wine and food offer. It takes place under the hill of Pohorje in the outskirts of Maribor city. Proudly proclaimed as "The most delicious day of the year", great selection of wines and delicacies will be offered, accompanied with culinary events, workshops and guided tastings.
Find out more »Young Wines Salon “Pubec” – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Pubec is a line of young wines promoted every year around the St. Martin's day. It is a joint project of winemakers from Slovenia northeast region Styria. The event takes place in Maribor on 23.10.2017 and Ljubljana on 26.10.2017.
Find out more »Štirje MARTINOVI okusi v mestu – Nova Gorica, Western Slovenia
Nova Gorica is the town on the far west of Slovenia. Historically it has always been on the crossroads of different cultures and is today a vibrant and lively town with flourishing wine and food scene. Nova Gorica and the neighboring Gorizia in Italy are the twin towns, surrounded by some of the most exciting and promising wine regions in Europe: Kras, Goriška Brda and Vipava valley in Slovenia and Colio in Italy. The idea behind the event "Štirje MARTINOVI…
Find out more »November Gourmet Festival – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
November Gourmet Festival is a package of food and wine events happening throughout November in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana. Each day of the month you will be able to choose between different food, wine, and beer-related events. Organizer of the event is Ljubljana municipality tourist organization. On their webpage, you can find also other information and recommendation regarding food and wine.
Find out more »Wine tour in the tunnels under Kranj – Kranj, Northern Slovenia
Wine tour in the tunnels under Kranj is an exciting wine event held in the tunnels under the old town of Kranj, a capital of Gorenjska region in the northern Slovenia. Wine makers from all Slovene wine regions will be present and some from abroad. You will be able to taste local specialties in enjoy in the unusual, yet interesting atmosphere of the venue. Kranj is worth to visit. It is the fourth largest Slovenian city, with well preserved city…
Find out more »St. Martin`s Day Celebrations in Maribor – Maribor, Eastern Slovenia
It should not come as a big surprise that among many events celebrating St. Martin’s Day the one in Maribor is the largest in Slovenia. Town of old Vine, historically so well connected with wine is celebrating the birth of new wine grandiosely in one of the main city's squares. The legends says the inhabitants of the city "old Mariborčani" believe this is the most important day of the year - more important than any public holidays...It certainly might be the most cheerful.
Find out more »The celebration of St. Martin’s Day on Karst – Karst region, Western Slovenia
St. Martin's Day in Slovenian Karst is a regional traditional event worth visiting. Karst is a region of captivating landscape, known for its great food and unique wines. The place is picturesque, mostly farming, packed with natural sights and old, interesting villages. Event central point will be market in the village of Štanjel. Market , wine estates and wine cellars in the region will be linked with the free bus service. Event will include lot of complementary activities: visit of the…
Find out more »Ljubljana wine route/St. Martin’s – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
St. Martin's Day (Martinovanje) - in Slovenia St. Martin's Day is regarded as a most important wine day of the year - this is the day when must turns into wine. The events and celebrations take place all around Slovenia, and a special menus including roasted goose with red cabbage and mlinci (traditional pasta made from dried flat bread) are often served with the glass of the new wine. In Ljubljana the day is celebrated with the event which presents extensive selection of Slovenian wines…
Find out more »Persimmon Fruit Feast – Strunjan, Western Slovenia
Strunjan a settlement on the Slovenian coast is well-known for its special mild microclimate and excellent conditions to grow varieties of sun loving fruits and vegetables. The Persimmon Fruit Feast is celebrating this beautiful fruit, the land and local culinary and cultural traditions. This food event will be accompanied by art and cultural performances, lectures and competition for the biggest persimmon of Strunjan. Strunjan area is protected as a natural reserve ( for more information please refer to http://www.portoroz.si/en/experience/natural-attractions/strunjan-cliff). Its…
Find out more »Wine Taste Buds Events – Maribor, Eastern Slovenia
Vinske Brbončice (Wine Taste Buds) – organizers of the culinary and tasting event s invite to the fine food and wine evening in the restaurant Vnukec in Maribor. This time they will present delicacies from white truffles and wines MonteMoro from Slovenian Istria region. For booking inquiries please contact: +386 41 512 881
Find out more »Potica days – Bled, Northern Slovenia
Potica baking demonstration is a pleasant food event which takes place in advent time on the Lake Bled. Potica is the most famous Slovenian dessert, enjoyed during the main holidays, especially during Christmas and Easter. It is symbol of national cuisine and depicted on many covers of cooking books. The most popular and widespread potica is made with walnut filling. Potica baking demonstration will be held on the idyllic Bled Island, which is certainly the most known island in the…
Find out more »Wine Universum – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Wine Universum is the largest festival dedicated to the younger generation of wine connoisseurs. The aim of the event is to promote wine culture and responsible drinking. With more than 60 winemakers from Slovenia and abroad and different workshops, it is definitely worth to visit while enjoying your stay in beautiful festive Ljubljana.
Find out more »Sparkling wine festival – Portorož, Western Slovenia
Sparkling wine festival is one of the premier December’s events in the Slovene coast. In the luxurious atmosphere of the Crystal Hall in the Hotel Kempinski Palace Portorož tasting will be followed with the competition for the best sparkling wine and the music performance.
Find out more »Gourmet Cup Ljubljana – Ljubljana and Krvavec ski resort, Central Slovenia
Top culinary event in Ljubljana featuring star chef Ana Roš and many interesting guests, taking place in Ljubljana Castle and Krvavec ski resort.
Find out more »GASTexpo Fair – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Gastronomy fair in Ljubljana offering tastings, workshops, and competitions. This years program for the first time includes guided beer tasting and beer brewing workshops.
Find out more »Park Wine Stars – Nova Gorica, Western Slovenia
Park Wine Stars is an enjoyable, easy going event featuring winetasting, good music and fine food prepared by some of the top Slovenian chefs. Wines are coming from four Slovenian wine regions. Event takes place in an elegant restaurant of Park hotel in Nova Gorica.
Find out more »Refuscus Mundi – Izola, Western Slovenia
The Festival Refuscus Mundi based in a small coastal town Izola is a celebration of Refosco, one of the most popular grape varieties in the region. Refosco is widespread in the North East of Italy, western Slovenia and North West of Croatia and makes quite diverse wines depending on the region. Wines could be quite intensive and are usually characterized by the strong dark violet colour. Festival will present the wines from all 3 countries and highlights different varieties and…
Find out more »Traditional Herring Feast – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Traditional Herring Feast is a high class culinary event which takes place in one of the Ljubljana's most eminent hotel Grand Hotel Union . It's tradition goes way back in 1908 and during this time has evolved in one of the finest high end cuisine event Slovenia has to offer. For Interesting facts about the history of this event please use the following link: http://www.union-hotels.eu/en/home/90th-traditional-herring-feast-in-grand-hotel-union/
Find out more »Salon of sparkling wines – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Great Hall of Grand Hotel Union (Source: www.slovenia.info). Salon of sparkling wines takes place in majestic Great Hall of Grand Hotel Union in the centre of Ljubljana. Carefully selected Slovenian and foreign sparkling wines will be offered, accompanied by the excellent cuisine of one of the best hotels around.
Find out more »Malvasia Festival – Portorož, Western Slovenia
Portorož (source: www.slovenia.info, photo: Aleš Fevžer) Malvasia Festival is an event celebrating Malvasia, typical wine of Slovenian Istria. Event will include presentations and workshops in Slovene language and Malvasia wine tasting. Malvasia Festival is held in beautiful coastal city of Portorož, one of the major Slovenian tourist destinations, and just a stroll away from other coastal destinations: historical town of Piran and old fishing town Izola.
Find out more »Restaurant Week – Slovenia
JP restaurant in Ljubljana (source: www.slovenia.info, photo: Tomo Jeseničnik) Top Slovenian restaurants are inviting you to taste their culinary delights at reasonable prices during the Restaurant week. The event takes place twice every year: in spring and autumn. The first initiative was launched in Maribor in 2012, by the renown Slovenian food critic and writer Uroš Mencinger (http://vivi.si) and has since then spread around the country. Last year both events attracted more than 70.000 food lovers from Slovenia and abroad. Restaurant…
Find out more »Coffee Festival Slovenia – Celje – Eastern Slovenia
Coffee Festival Slovenia is a lively event, filled with discussions, tastings, workshops and expert lectures. Festival hosts some large coffee brands and boutique coffee roasters and is gaining popularity - in 2017 number of visitors exceeded 20.000.
Find out more »Kulinart – Celje, Eastern Slovenia
Two days culinary experience presents International and Slovenian cuisine. The event takes place on the Celje Showground, along with other spring fairs like Coffee Festival and Beeking Days. Events include the presentation of all sorts of food and dishes accompanied by wines, beers and spirits and artisan ceramics and wooden products for cooking.
Find out more »Odprta Kuhna food market – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Open Market Ljubljana (Source www.slovenia.info,, author,Jošt Gantar) Odprta Kuhna – Open Kitchen is almost a year long open air gastronomic event which takes place every Friday throughout the spring, summer and autumn. It is held on “Pogačarjev trg” square in the Ljubljana City Centre – which is essentially part of Ljubljana's Central Market. With Cathedral and Ljubljana Castle in the background and right next to the river banks you will be able to enjoy variety of world cuisine, wine and…
Find out more »Šempas wine and olive oil festival – Šempas, Western Slovenia
Šempas wine and olive oil festival present wines and olive oils from the western part of Slovenia and neighboring Italian municipalities. It is a 2 days event hosting more than 60 wineries and the additional program which features guided tastings and presentations.
Find out more »The asparagus festival – Brestovica pri Komnu, Western Slovenia
Delicacies from wild asparagus (Source: www.slovenia.info). The culinary part, of event which follows next features many traditional and modern dishes from wild asparagus. It is accompanied by enjoyable side events and is also introduction to month of asparagus, which takes place around the same location from the middle of April until the middle of May. In the past wild Asparagus has been popular food of local Shepherds. They are not just extremely tasty but also rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Find out more »International Wine Competition – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Ljubljana Castle (Source www.slovenia.info, author: Darinka Mladenovic) International Wine Competition in Ljubljana is considered as the oldest international wine competition in the world. Although not the part of a wine region, Slovenian Capital is truly wine dedicated city and the most important wine market in the country. Earning the title ‘The City of Vine and Wine’ in 1987 , granted by OIV (L'Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin) in Rome has not been easy, but it was well deserved. Ljubljana is going through…
Find out more »Rebula and Olive Oil Festival – Višnjevik, Western Slovenia
Olive Oil from Brda (Source: www.slovenia.info). Rebula and Olive Oil Festival is a traditional wine and food festival which takes place every spring in Višnjevik, a small village in one of the finest Slovenian wine regions Brda. Višnjevik is a native place of Rebula and it was first mentioned in the local books already in 14th century. Rebula makes usually a light, fresh wines. Lately the grape has been successfully used for sparkling wines. Event also celebrates local olives and olive products which will be…
Find out more »Chocolate Festival – Radovljica, Northern Slovenia
Radovljica old town (Source: www.slovenia.info) The Chocolate Festival, the first and only festival of this kind in Slovenia, is organised every year in April. Visit the Festival in the old town centre and taste, smell and see chocolate in a variety of forms, tastes and colours.
Find out more »Salon Sauvignon – Ptuj, Eastern Slovenia
Ptuj (source www.slovenia.info, author: Alex Štokelj, Invidia d.o.o.) Salon Sauvignon highlights the greatness of the Sauvignon wines from Slovenia and abroad. The salon takes place in the beautiful Dominican Monastery in the center of Ptuj, small, charming medieval town in the eastern part of Slovenia. Event will be complemented with vibrant program of art performances and culinary delights.
Find out more »The Countryside in the City: Gastronomy products from Slovenian farms – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Central Market in Ljubljana will host an event "The Countryside in the City: Gastronomy products from Slovenian farms". The event will include the presentation of fine food and wine, farmer's way of life and traditional arts. The Central Market is one of the centers of Ljubljana’s lively food scene: it hosts daily food market (worth visiting) and open Kitchen event (also published on our side). It is placed in the heart of the old town, surrounded by beautiful Plečnik arcades…
Find out more »Brda and Wine – Šmartno, Western Slovenia
Šmartno Village (Source: www.slovenia.info). Brda and Wine is a traditional event in the village of Šmartno in the heart of Brda wine region. Close to the Italian border, the event introduces the best from both countries – presented wines come from Slovenian Brda and Italian Colio. Both regions have done a huge step forward in the last decades and are now considered as one the premier wine regions in their home countries. Guided tour and tasting excellent traditional of the local food, will…
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