Sanctum

Slovenia’s winemaking tradition has historically been influenced by Austria to the north and Italy to the west. Despite the emergence of celebrity winemakers, such as Ales Kristančič of Movia, and recent wine media attention, Slovenia is still one of Europe’s greatest wine secrets. Slovenia has been producing quality wines for centuries. In the 12th century, the French Carthusian monks selected this area for its pristine nature to establish their monastery. On southern slopes of Klokočovnik and Lipogav they planted the first Pinot Noir grapes. Today the owner Marko Podkupovšek and winemaker Nick Gee continue this tradition in creating extraordinary wines with the unique flavors of the local terroir. No irrigation in the vineyards, spraying as necessary depending upon climate conditions. Most years only sulfites, sometimes copper, and rarely other substances allowed under Slovenian integrated farming regulations.

website: www.sanctum.si