By Oliver Walkey
A Splash of S
lovenia: a country you might not know the location of, but still holds a charming selection of Sparkling Wines to explore.
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lovenia is located in Europe, it borders with Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary, their population is just over two million. Slovenia is a country gifted with beaches of the Mediterranean on one side and snowy mountains with ski resorts on the other.
Radgonske Gorice
Radgonske Gorice – Zlata Radgonska Penina Selection Sans Dosage – Tasting Notes Aroma – “It has a sweet expression on the aroma, almost like candy and ripe yellow fruits.” Flavours – “A dryer taste than expected, but one that doesn’t disappoint, it starts off small and ends large with flavours that live on in the mouth with green apple skins.” This Slovenian Sparkling Wine won a Silver Medal in the Zesty & Zingy Category at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2019. Radgonske Gorice is the oldest Sparkling Wine producer in Slovenia. Planting was started over 160 years ago in 1852,. It produces 4,500,000 litres of wine every year, with a production that high, it makes sense that Radgonske Gorice is the largest producer of Sparkling Wine in Slovenia 20
GLASS of BUBBLY - JUNE 2020
Martinčič Plus Polsuha Penina Aroma – “Honeydew melon and olive oil on the aroma.” Flavours – “Green fruits and a hint of zestiness with a dry ending, great to pair with food.” This Slovenian Sparkling Wine won a Bronze Medal in the First Date Category at The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2019.
