A SPLASH OF SLOVENIA

By Oliver Walkey A Splash of Slovenia

Slovenia: a country you might not know the location of, but still holds a charm- ing selection of Sparkling Wines to explore.

Slovenia 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

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.

A Splash of Slovenia

Žaren – Albiana Žaren Albiana Brut – Tasting Notes

Aroma – “Soft Champagne aromas of toast and melted butter.”

Flavours – “Your mouth is filled with popping bubbles, a zestiness bounces of the tongue up to the roof of the mouth with green fruit flavours.”

This Slovenian Sparkling Wine won a Highly Commended Medal in the Spring Fling Category at The World’s Finest