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Privacy policySlovenia may be small, but it has a serious wine culture and a surprisingly strong sparkling wine tradition. Ljubljana is the obvious place to start for Champagne, with wine bars, restaurants and hotels offering both international bottles and an increasing selection of Slovenian wines.
Beyond the capital, Slovenia gets particularly interesting for wine lovers. The country has several wine regions, including Brda, Vipava Valley, Štajerska and the Karst, with plenty of local producers worth discovering. Slovenian sparkling wine is especially worth trying, and Radgona-Kapela in the northeast has a long tradition of producing sparkling wines using the traditional method.
Slovenia is small enough that you can easily combine city, wine country and food in the same trip. If you have time, head out from Ljubljana and explore the vineyards – especially if you enjoy discovering local sparkling wines alongside Champagne.
And if you find a place that’s already on the Champagne Hunters map, comment and share your experience. If you discover somewhere missing, add your find to the map yourself – especially if you find Champagne by the glass.
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Add a spotStart with Ljubljana, where you’ll find the widest selection of wine bars, restaurants and hotels. If you’re travelling around the country, check the Champagne Hunters map for options in other cities and wine regions.
Definitely. Slovenia has a long wine-making tradition and several distinct wine regions, so it’s a great country to explore if you enjoy discovering smaller European wine producers.
Look for traditional-method sparkling wines from Radgona-Kapela, one of Slovenia’s best-known areas for sparkling wine. It’s particularly interesting if you normally drink Champagne and want to compare it with a local style.
Try fresh seafood, local cheeses, cured meats and seasonal dishes. Slovenian cuisine draws influences from neighbouring Italy, Austria and the Balkans, giving you plenty of different pairing possibilities.
Try wines from Brda, Vipava Valley, Štajerska and the Karst. Depending on the region, you’ll find everything from crisp whites and aromatic varieties to reds and sparkling wines.
Explore Ljubljana, Lake Bled, the Julian Alps, the Soča Valley and the coast, or head into one of the country’s wine regions for vineyard visits and tastings.
Absolutely. Slovenia packs wine regions, mountains, lakes, coastline and excellent food into a surprisingly small country. It’s particularly easy to combine several different experiences in one trip.
