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10 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Primorje.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Edi Simčič

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 2 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Marof

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 2 more

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Štekar

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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04 · OUTSTANDING

Movia

Cited by Falstaff · Wine Spectator

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Marjan Simčič

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff

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06 · OUTSTANDING

Čotar

Cited by Decanter · Vinous

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07 · OUTSTANDING

Batič

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff

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08 · OUTSTANDING

Gasper Wines

Cited by Decanter · Vivino

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09 · OUTSTANDING

Guerila

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10 · OUTSTANDING

Kmetija Hedele

Cited by Vinous · Vivino

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The Primorje reading

White wines built on mineral tension dominate Primorje's limestone slopes, where producers like Simčič mine sauvignon blanc's briny edge and malvasia's stone-fruit intensity against the Adriatic's push inland.

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Region DNA

The character of Primorje

Based on 298 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Primorje
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
10
80–89 Great
30
70–79 Good
9
<70 Other
1

Based on 50 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakCitrus fruitTree fruitBlack fruitRed fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Slovenian White
319
Slovenian Red
174
Slovenian Cabernet Sauvignon Red
50
Slovenian Chardonnay White
50
Slovenian Merlot Red
47
Slovenian Sauvignon Blanc White
41
Slovenian Pinot Noir Red
25
Southern Italy Red
1

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Merlot99Cabernet Sauvignon98Chardonnay94Sauvignon Blanc64Malvasia64Ribolla Gialla55Pinot Gris48Pinot Noir42Refosco34Malvazija Istarska29

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Primorje

Blazevi

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About Primorje

Primorje is a wine region in Slovenia, home to 80 producers tracked on Femente, 10 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, producing Slovenian White and Slovenian Red wines with notes of Oak, Citrus fruit, and Tree fruit. It takes in Istra, Vipava, Karst, and Goriška Brda.

Primorje — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Primorje?
The most planted varieties in Primorje are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Primorje known for?
Primorje is known for Slovenian White, Slovenian Red, and Slovenian Cabernet Sauvignon Red wines and flavors of Oak, Citrus fruit, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in Primorje?
Femente tracks 80 producers in Primorje, of which 10 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Primorje?
Primorje is a wine region in Slovenia, taking in Istra, Vipava, Karst, and Goriška Brda.

Primorje

White wines built on mineral tension dominate Primorje's limestone slopes, where producers like Simčič mine sauvignon blanc's briny edge and malvasia's stone-fruit intensity against the Adriatic's push inland.

Producers in Primorje

Restaurants in Primorje

Restaurants in Primorje