{"id":3162,"date":"2019-07-23T16:09:28","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T14:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/?p=3162"},"modified":"2021-06-07T15:53:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T13:53:41","slug":"goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/","title":{"rendered":"Gori\u0161ka Brda: The Wine Capital of Slovenia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gori\u0161ka Brda, or commonly referred to as Brda, is one of the smallest wine-growing regions in Slovenia, but don\u2019t let that fool you. What it lacks in size it offers in quality. In fact, Brda is home to award-winning vineyards like Simi\u010di\u010d Marjan and Movia, and also Klet Brda, the largest wine cellar in Slovenia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After my first visit to Gori\u0161ka Brda, I fell in love. I couldn&#8217;t believe such a beautiful place was relatively unknown outside of Slovenia. I decided to learn more about the region as I embark on a new journey and a series of posts exploring Primorska more deeply. <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/tag\/primorska\/\">Primorska<\/a> is one of the eight regions of Slovenia, located along the western border. In the below image, you can see where Brda is located, just along the border with Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/primorska-goriska-brda-slovenia.png\" alt=\"Traditional regions of Slovenia shown on a map highlighting Primorska and Goriska Brda\" class=\"wp-image-3165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/primorska-goriska-brda-slovenia.png 958w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/primorska-goriska-brda-slovenia-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/primorska-goriska-brda-slovenia-370x238.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/primorska-goriska-brda-slovenia-800x514.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/primorska-goriska-brda-slovenia-20x13.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/primorska-goriska-brda-slovenia-185x119.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/primorska-goriska-brda-slovenia-740x476.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/primorska-goriska-brda-slovenia-400x257.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/primorska-goriska-brda-slovenia-75x48.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a107d3f8169b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/#Wine_Production_in_Goriska_Brda\" title=\"Wine Production in Gori\u0161ka Brda\">Wine Production in Gori\u0161ka Brda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/#Vineyards_you_can_visit_in_Goriska_Brda\" title=\"Vineyards you can visit in Gori\u0161ka Brda\">Vineyards you can visit in Gori\u0161ka Brda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/#What_to_do_and_see_in_Goriska_Brda_besides_wine\" title=\"What to do and see in Gori\u0161ka Brda (besides wine)\">What to do and see in Gori\u0161ka Brda (besides wine)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/#Smartno\" title=\"\u0160martno\">\u0160martno<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/#Gonjace_Viewing_Tower\" title=\"Gonja\u010de Viewing Tower\">Gonja\u010de Viewing Tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/#Dobrovo\" title=\"Dobrovo\">Dobrovo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/#Gradnik_Trail\" title=\"Gradnik Trail\">Gradnik Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/#Wine_Safari\" title=\"Wine Safari\">Wine Safari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/#Solkan_Bridge\" title=\"Solkan Bridge\">Solkan Bridge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/#Goriska_Brda_Gallery\" title=\"Gori\u0161ka Brda Gallery\">Gori\u0161ka Brda Gallery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wine_Production_in_Goriska_Brda\"><\/span>Wine Production in Gori\u0161ka Brda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Often referred to as Slovenia\u2019s Tuscany, and while this paints a picture of what to expect, I also think it is a disservice to the region. Brda can stand on its own, and it does. It is also part of one of the oldest wine-producing cultures in the world. The oldest grapevine is in Slovenia. Before the French or Spanish, Slovenian wine-making has been taking place since the time of Celts and Illyrian settlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primorska produces the most wine in Slovenia. It is estimated between 68-75% of the wine produced throughout the country is white. Most wine produced in Slovenia never even leaves the country. Some experts estimate up to 90% of the wine is consumed domestically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days24.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days24-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days24-370x493.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days24-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days24-185x247.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days24-740x987.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days24-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days24-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days24-36x48.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days36.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days36.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days36-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days36-370x493.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days36-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days36-185x247.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days36-740x987.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days36-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days36-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/open-wine-cellar-days36-36x48.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four different wine regions in Primorska; Gori\u0161ka Brda, <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/exploring-kras-kraski-prsut-at-prsutarna-scuka\/\">Kras<\/a>, the Vipava Valley, and Slovenian Istria. Gori\u0161ka Brda while the smallest has also produced the most awards. This site has a really nice page about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkslovenia.com\/info-activities\/slovenian-wine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">wine regions in Slovenia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I might sound like a broken record, but because of Slovenia\u2019s location, it is at the cross-hairs not only of influence from surrounding neighbors but also benefits from having very diverse landscapes and climates. The area of Gori\u0161ka Brda has a Mediterranean feel even though it is not on the coast, and in the same note, you notice the Alpine influence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not just wine is produced on these fertile lands but Brda is known for their cherries. They also grow peaches, apricots, and pears among other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vineyards_you_can_visit_in_Goriska_Brda\"><\/span>Vineyards you can visit in Gori\u0161ka Brda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41.jpg\" alt=\"Goriska Brda vineyard Klet Brda\" class=\"wp-image-3174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-41-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/klet-brda.si\/en\/for-individuals\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Klet Brda<\/a> &#8211; the largest wine cellar in Slovenia. It is a cooperative owned by 400 wine growers! You can do a tasting without a reservation. The tasting is available in English and the schedule varies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bjana.si\/en\/en-03a.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bjana<\/a> &#8211; offers a guesthouse with tastings. Perfect for those who drove to the area!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kabaj.si\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kabaj<\/a> &#8211; award-winning wine producers that also offer overnight stay, a restaurant, and tastings. The restaurant offers the local cuisine of Brda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gredic.si\/en\/vinotheque\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gredi\u010d<\/a> &#8211; is truly a work of art and high on my bucket list for Brda. They offer overnight stays, wine tastings, a pool, and a restaurant (local cuisine) all while being housed in a small castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/almavista.si\/experiences\/wine-tasting-tour-with-edi-simcic\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edi Sim\u010di\u010d<\/a> &#8211; also offers tastings, a wine &#8220;school&#8221;, and art workshop on the estate. There is also a stunning villa which can be rented (see: expensive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_and_see_in_Goriska_Brda_besides_wine\"><\/span>What to do and see in Gori\u0161ka Brda (besides wine)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to enjoy Gori\u0161ka Brda is by car but that isn&#8217;t always possible. Luckily there is a Hop-On bus that is available during certain periods. The lovely people from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brda.si\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brda Tourism<\/a> sent me this info to share with all of you. Note that this bus does not run throughout the year nor every day. Those details are found at the bottom of the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1581\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-1440x1581.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-1440x1581.png 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-300x329.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-370x406.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-800x878.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-185x203.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-740x812.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-1110x1218.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-20x22.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-400x439.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon-44x48.png 44w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-hopon.png 1453w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smartno\"><\/span>\u0160martno<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-13-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u0160martno is the original reason for visiting Brda. The entire town is declared a cultural heritage monument. \u0160martno is a medieval walled town perched on top of a hill overlooking Brda. Its walls and watchtowers were built to protect it from the Turks and also the Venetians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town itself is very small but <em>every<\/em> little corner is beautiful. There you can visit the Bri\u0161ka House (Brda House), buy from artisan sellers set up inside the walls, and have an <strong>incredible<\/strong> meal from <a href=\"https:\/\/marica.si\/en\/restaurant\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marica Hi\u0161a<\/a>. They only offer two menus each day based on local ingredients and even their wines and other products are produced by them locally in Medana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gonjace_Viewing_Tower\"><\/span>Gonja\u010de Viewing Tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No trip to Brda is complete without climbing the Gonja\u010de Viewing Tower. Dedicated to the 315 citizens of Brda who died in WWII. It is perfectly placed in the middle of the region giving incredible 360-degree views.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-4-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-4-370x555.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-4-185x278.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-4-740x1110.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-4-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-4-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dobrovo\"><\/span>Dobrovo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dobrovo Castle in Goriska Brda\" class=\"wp-image-3170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1-185x104.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1-740x416.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1-1110x624.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dobrovo-goriska-brda-1-85x48.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dobrovo is very quiet but a point of interest is the Dobrovo Castle. The castle hosts a museum, art from Zoran Mu\u0161i\u010d, a restaurant, and a wine cellar! It is 3\u20ac to enter the museum and it is open every day but Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gradnik_Trail\"><\/span>Gradnik Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This walking trail takes about 1 hour and is about 5 kilometers in length. It is dedicated to Alojz Gradnik a Slovene poet. The path takes you through Brda and explores the peoples&#8217; relationship with the land. It starts in Dobrovo and ends in Medana. You can see more information and the route <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brda.si\/activities\/thematic_trails\/2012121616003373\/Gradnik%20trail\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wine_Safari\"><\/span>Wine Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YES. There is a wine safari in Gori\u0161ka Brda. <a href=\"https:\/\/kontrabant.si\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kontrabant<\/a> offers a short safari (3 hours for 70 \u20ac) or &#8220;The Real One&#8221; that lasts 6 hours and costs 130\u20ac per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kontrabant hosts a yearly wine festival each June in Brda called <a href=\"https:\/\/dokbrda.si\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BrdaDOK<\/a>. For a small fee you can visit a range of vineyards around the area, do wine tastings, and wine cellar tours. <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/open-wine-cellar-days-in-goriska-brda\/\">Read about my experiences<\/a> attending last year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solkan_Bridge\"><\/span>Solkan Bridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is not in Brda, if you are driving from Ljubljana this bridge is found right before the road dips into Italy for less than 2 kilometers. Solkan Bridge is famous for being the world&#8217;s longest stone arch railway bridge. For me, it was more about seeing the So\u010da River. The colors amaze me still to this day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goriska_Brda_Gallery\"><\/span>Gori\u0161ka Brda Gallery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because there were simply too many beautiful things to share, here are other images not shared in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-5.jpg\" alt=\"viewing tower in Brda\" data-id=\"3179\" class=\"wp-image-3179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-5-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-5-370x555.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-5-185x278.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-5-740x1110.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-5-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-5-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8.jpg\" alt=\"view of \u0160martno from the viewing tower in Gori\u0161ka Brda Slovenia\" data-id=\"3180\" class=\"wp-image-3180\" 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class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3189\" class=\"wp-image-3189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-18.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-18-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-18-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-18-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-18-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-18-740x493.jpg 740w, 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This small area is known for its world-renowned and award-winning vineyards and food. This article explores a bit of the wine making culture, what to see and do, which vineyards accept visitors for tastings, and all you need to know before visiting beautiful Brda. Slovenian wine | Slovenian cuisine | Goriska Brda #travel #slovenia #goriskabrda #primorska\" data-pin-title=\"Gori\u0161ka Brda: The Wine Capital of Slovenia\"><\/th><th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/goriska-brda-slovenia.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"400\" data-pin-description=\"Gori\u0161ka Brda is an area of Primorska on the western border of Slovenia. This small area is known for its world-renowned and award-winning vineyards and food. This article explores a bit of the wine making culture, what to see and do, which vineyards accept visitors for tastings, and all you need to know before visiting beautiful Brda. 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