STE the delicacie TA s of Gor iška B rda L A N D O F I N V I G O R BRDA A T I N G M O M E N T S

Where the view opens out onto the landscape of The times for fairy tales are over; however, the Goriška Venice, and the Venetian region, it reveals itself as brda fairy tale is becoming increasingly real. The the quite different, magical world of Brda. Embedded profusion of colours, tastes and aromas still attract the halfway between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Brda attention of every traveller who visits Brda. The essence has a magical power and a beneficial impact on local always remains the same – the primary pleasure of the dishes, the stunning experience of the wine and the life. Moreover, Brda is unique and original; rich; colourful merry feeling of happy gatherings. and lively; and full of life during every season. G O R I Š K A B R D A TASTE the delicacies of F R U I T Goriška Brda The best known Goriška Brda fruit is probably prunes. What nature does not offer, the men and women of They are hand-skinned, stoned and then sun-dried Goriška brda add with their simple openness, hospitality and are especially famous for their unique taste. Other and their cheerfulness. Everything that has ever been selected fruits, mostly cherries, are still transported produced here by diligent hands, shows love and reflects and sold all over by Goriška Brda inhabitants. their souls. However, they can also be bought in Brda at the road- side or from local farmers. A W I N E Š K A B R D G O R I

Beside the cherries, Brda is also recognized for its top quality wine. It is not a coincidence that Brda’s wines, together with those from the Italian side of Brda, have made their way in the world, even to the best restaurants on all the continents. The grape harvest in Brda is a great festival, which attracts grape-pickers from all over the country each year. G O R I Š K A B R D A C U I S I N E

As we say in Brda –“Wine never likes to be alone”, therefore it always accompanies local dishes. Aromatic, tasty and unforgettable. Dishes with the characteristics of the Mediterranean, Friuli, as well as of the nearby mountains. Dishes with the aroma of the past and those with the aroma of new, modern trends. SUCCULENT GORIŠKA BRDA FRUIT

Everything that grows here is particularly full of flavour. The abundance of sun, on one hand, gives sweetness to the harvest; while, the earth and the winds from the mountains, on the other hand, give it freshness.

Brda is known all over the world especially for its cherries. It is true that they are the most figs, persimmons, and chestnuts taste more delicious. For this reason the cherry festival, beside the Martinmass, is one of the central delicious in Brda. Here we can look to our events that attracts many fans to Brda. The adorable little fruits, especially the first ones, heart’s content, we can pick them and then all red and succulent; crispy and firm, charm all generations. What is more beautiful than take home and delight in the richness of the climbing up a tree and eating them to line one’s stomach? Or, simply, to lie in the shade of tastes, smells and colours. the branches and enjoy the sweet idleness … Also other fruits, such as apricots, peaches, EXCELLENT GORIŠKA BRDA WINES

Everything is so simple and at the same time so rich, original and prestigious.

The Goriška Brda wines tell a special story. Full of experiences, memories and cheerful To the delight of the inhabitants of Goriška gatherings. The centuries old tradition gives us fruits. The young generation of winemakers Brda and all of those who love to come here, has taken over the knowledge and experiences and by taking risks paved the way to the the vines are showing their gratitude for the world. Goriška Brda is increasingly generating great wines, especially white ones. Once care and attention given to them by producing again Rebula is gaining its value, although once disregarded it is now again sought after. wonderful grapes. CREATIVE GORIŠKA BRDA CUISINE

Goriška Brda cuisine, is very Mediterranean, incredibly inventive and creative. Full of attractive old traits, it has been rejuvenated with new combinations and has changed into a more cosmopolitan style.

All year round fresh ingredients; tasty and succulent vegetables; national meat products way. But the most important ingredient, of (particularly the salami sausages and smoked ham); savoury white polenta; rich herbs and course, is always added by the people, their wild shoots (hop, wild asparagus, orach) and the exceptional Goriška Brda olive oil, which experienced hands and good hearts. Everything returns to Brda after two heavy frosts in 1929 and 1955 are just some of the highlights of the is prepared with love, which is equally expressed Goriška Brda cuisine. Once you taste the ‘krodegini’ (sausages), ‘markandele’ (sausages); the to both family members and guests. almost forgotten chestnut dishes; smell the fennel flowers or taste a good home-produced grape brandy or mixed (medicinal brandy), you will feel the fascination of Brda in a different 53 Korada ČEDAD LIG BOVEC CIVIDALE KANAL KR. GORA ANHOVO SENIK N GOLO BRDO IBANA BRDICE ALBANA BREG PRI PRI KOŽBANI GOLEM BRDU DESKLE 21 41 VRHOVLJE PRI KOŽBANI PRAPOTNO SLAPNIK PREPOTTO MIRNIK KOŽBANA MERNICO PLAVE Kožbanjšček S Krčnik Kotline 54 BELO ŠKRLJEVO Belski potok SCRIÒ 9 VRHOVLJE DOLENJE PRI KOJSKEM DOLEGNA DEL COLLIO KRASNO SLAVČE LOŽE Vedrijanšček LONZANO 55 VIŠNJEVIK HRUŠEVLJE 49 74 13 33 razgledni stolp 31 44 14 70 GONJAČE BRDICE 58 ŠLOVRENC 48 Idrija / Judrio 19 IMENJE MANZAN PRI NEBLEM SNEŽEČE 61 JENKOVO 37 1 MANZANO VENCÒ 39 42 71 Soča 5 59 DRNOVK 29 ZALI ŠMARTNO BREG 20 Sv. Gora Reka 8 68 681 m 45 SNEŽATNO 73 3 75 Pevmica RUTARJI HUM 36 RUTTARS 7 4 63 64 BARBANA 38 50 72 Sabotin 25 62 77 43 23 65 57 Oblenč 18 28 22 69 11 2 56 60 PLEŠIVO 16 30 12 35 15 27 6 Birša 32 52 40 ŠTEVERJAN 34 24 51 SAN FLORIANO 26 46 DEL COLLIO PLEŠIVO Krminska Gora 10 BRAČAN PLESSIVA 67 66 Monte Quarin 76 OSLAVJE BRAZZANO 274 m 17 OSLAVIA VIPOLŽE 47 SOLKAN

VIDEM SUBIDA UDINE KRMIN PEVMA CORMÒNS PIUMA GRADIŠKUTA NOVA GORICA GRADISCUTTA Soča / Isonzo BLANKIŽ ITALIA BLANCHIS GORICA Kalvarija GORIZIA Monte Calvario PODGORA KOPRIVNO 240 m PIEDIMONTE MOŠ CAPRIVA LOČNIK DEL CALVARIO DEL FRIULI MOSSA LUCINICO ROŽNA DOLINA CASA ROSSA

Torrente Versa VRTOJBA ST. ANDREA LJUBLJANA to try WHERE

and buy Brda’s fine products 1 Agency Jota – House of Culture

Šmartno 38–40, 5211 Kojsko tel: +386 (0)5 304 13 15 fax: +386 (0)5 304 36 18 e-mail: [email protected] www.agency-jota.com ‘With us, you will experience Brda in the best light’. We ofer organized trips to Brda, guided tasting of Brda’s wines and home made products. We organize the most signiicant Brda’s events: the Cherry Festival, Brda and wine, the Martinmass feast and other cultural events. We are the right people to contact for a visit to the ethnological museum, Brda house and the gallery in the House of Culture - Šmartno. We will adapt our ofer to your needs and desires. 2 Belica tourism, Zlatko Mavrič

Medana 32, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 304 21 04 fax: +386 (0)5 395 91 09 e-mail: [email protected] www.belica.net We welcome you to the unique ambience of our Brda farmhouse, where you can surrender yourself to the pleasure of tasting food, top quality wine, and comfortable accommodation. We are sure that you will ind it hard to resist our cuisine, which is based on traditional Goriška Brda dishes and homemade meat products (smoked ham, salami and bacon). Top quality food also requires excellent wines from our own wine cellar, and to conclude the meals, there are diferent types of brandies with domestic herbs. We have arranged everything so you can relax in our farmhouse; there are 8 nice rooms and 2 practical and charmingly decorated apartments. Take a moment to buy some homemade products and thoughtful gifts from Brda in our little shop to revive the memories of your visit to our place. 3 Bjana

Biljana 38, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 395 92 30 fax: +386 (0)5 395 92 31 e-mail: [email protected] www.bjana.si BJANA is a brand name which is famous mainly for the sparkling wines produced by traditional methods. They ofer four types of sparkling wines; their common characteristic is that they are very dry, well matured and produced from the Rebula, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir variety of grapes. The sparkling wine Cuvee Prestige is produced from the wine that has been fermenting and maturing in 225 litre oak barrels, barrique. Beside the wines, their farmhouse also ofers accommodation for the night in three double rooms. 4 Restaurant Castle Dobrovo

Gostinstvo, Dean Ambrožič s.p., Delpinova ulica 18, 5000 Nova Gorica tel: +386 (0)5 395 95 06 fax: +386 (0)5 395 95 07 e-mail: [email protected] www.slovenia.info The restaurant on the ground loor of the medieval castle, in the heart of the beautiful Goriška Brda landscape, is of an open-plan type. With this in mind we organize diferent celebrations, such as weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. We ofer a wide choice of dishes. We prepare cold and hot banquets and we also have a catering service. 5 Tourist Centre Neblo

Trine d.o.o., Neblo 11, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 398 87 50 fax: +386 (0)5 398 87 78 e-mail: [email protected] www.venko.si CASINO VENKO ofers the possibility to play on 184 slot machines and 2 electronic roulettes with 16 gaming positions. Surrender yourself to the gourmet pleasures of the top ̀ la carte RESTAURANT with the emphasis on Mediterranean cuisine, which is complimented by a wide choice of Goriška Brda’s top quality wines. The four star HOTEL has at its disposal 26 double rooms, 4 double rooms with the possibility of an extra bed and 2 apartments. The Hotel ofers in total 70 beds. We also have a modernly equipped CONFERENCE ROOM, which is 144 m² and is adequate for organizing business events and meetings. 6 Wine trade Pulec & pizzeria - Bar BelVin

Plešivo 38, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 395 95 23 fax: +386 (0)5 395 95 24 e-mail: [email protected] www.belvinpub.com, www.pulec.com BelVin is a building situated in the far west of Brda, which combines good entertainment, recreation for sports lovers and tasty food accompanied by a glass of our own top quality wine - Pulec. We ofer top quality and wine in bulk, produced according to a traditional method, the quality of which you can ascertain at our guided tastings. Without a doubt, BelVin is far better known for its good pizzas, but if ordered in advance, we can also prepare and serve other types of dishes. We have also thought about sports fans; we have two tennis courts and a beach volleyball court which they can use. 7 Wine shop Brda d.o.o.

Grajska cesta 10, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 395 92 10, +386 (0)31 342 369 fax: +386 (0)5 395 92 11 e-mail: [email protected] www.vinotekabrda.si A presentation of Brda, a guided tasting, thematic discussions about wine and winemakers, seminars, or just a relaxing chat with a glass of wine and snacks of selected local meat products and cheeses. Purchase wines and other homemade products (honey, jam, brandy, dried fruit etc). You can experience all of this in just one place, under the arches of the castle cellar in Dobrovo. 8 Wine cellar ‘Goriška Brda’

Zadružna 9, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 331 01 02 fax: +386 (0)5 331 01 09 e-mail: [email protected] www.klet-brda.si The wine cellar ‘Goriška Brda’ continues in the age old tradition of excellent Goriška Brda wines. With a devotion to the wine and viticulture passion, we can bottle the uniqueness of the Brda territory into our internationally awarded still and sparkling wines. 9 Čarga 1767 10 Dolfo

Pristavo 2, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Marko Skočaj, Ceglo 3 d, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 395 94 96 gsm: +386 (0)40 757 677 fax:+386 (0)5 304 25 00 fax: +386 (0)5 395 91 67 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.carga.si THE PLACE WHERE THE SUN KISSES THE VINEYARDS. We ofer, by prior arrangement, the possibility to visit the vineyards, to have a professional tour of WHERE THE EARTH IS AT ONE WITH THE SKY. the wine cellar, to taste the wines as well as our local cured meat delicacies, egg dish, and various WHERE THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE OF GENERATIONS IS AT ONE WITH LOVE. cheeses. For more demanding groups we prepare typical hot Goriška Brda dishes with selected wines. WHERE TRADITION MEANS RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK MEANS FREEDOM. It is also possible to purchase wines. 11 Klinec farmhouse 12 Family farmhouse Jakončič

Medana 20, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Kozana 5, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 304 50 92, +386 (0)5 395 94 08 tel: +386 (0)5 304 12 15 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 304 38 08 www.klinec.si e-mail: [email protected]

In the Klinec farmhouse, besides the top quality organically produced wine and typical Goriška Brda seasonal dishes, we ofer 8 double rooms, a conference hall and the tour of the art gallery. We host poets and painters at the traditional ‘Days of Poetry and Wine’ festival and at art colonies named mmmART. 13 Erzetič in Višnjevik 14 Ferdinand

Višnjevik 25 a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Kojsko 5 c, 5211 Kojsko tel: +386 (0)5 395 94 60 tel: +386 (0)5 304 36 00, +386 (0)5 304 15 23 fax: +386 (0)5 395 94 61 gsm: +386 (0)41 621 494 fax: +386 (0)5 304 36 01 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.vina-erzetic.com www.ferdinand.si The Erzetič family story has long been closely associated with viticulture and wine production. They come Our wine cellar is located in the upper part of the village Kojsko. All the vineyards are situated in the upper from a farm in Višnjevik, informally called ‘At Martin’s’, The name of the house originates from 1725, when, outskirts of Brda, at 150 to 300 metres above sea level. We give the greatest concern to the viticulture and as we learn from written sources, the farm was founded by its irst master Martin. Since then, all the Martin’s biological production of grapes by using nature friendly means of protection and fertilizers. We use neither generations have kept their farm alive and successful with pride and respect. We remain faithful to the land of herbicides, insecticides nor botriticides. We produce a variety of wines such as Yellow Rebula, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Goriška Brda, and each year we capture the charm and vivacity from the vines and turn them into an excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, and mixed wine varieties: Ferdinand, white, red and red reserve. variety of wines. 15 Tavern Bužinel 16 Tourist farm Toroš

Plešivo 37 a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Plešivo 48, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 304 50 82 tel: +386 (0)5 395 96 10, +386 (0)41 690 421 fax: +386 (0)5 395 91 55 fax: +386 (0)5 395 96 12 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.gostilna-buzinel.si www.toros.si We ofer ish specialties, homemade wine from our own wine cellar, tasting by arrangement as well We ofer typical Goriška Brda food: ‘toč’ sauce, ‘frtalja’ omelette with fresh wild herbs, as bed and breakfast. meat products from free range pigs, we organize a walk through the vineyards, a visit to the wine cellar, wine tastings and you can purchase our wine. We have a parking space for trailers and our rooms are equipped for the disabled. 17 Moro Farm 18 Prinčič Farm (Tomaž and Srečko Prinčič)

Vipolže 62, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Kozana 11, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 304 50 18 tel: +386 (0)5 304 12 72 gsm: +386 (0)41 754 664 gsm: +386 (0)41 721 929 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 304 12 72 e-mail: [email protected] At the family farm MORO we pay great attention to the environmentally-friendly production of quality www.princic.si fruit, grapes and wine. Succulent fruits such as cherries, apricots, igs, plums, grapes and persimmons are available from early spring. Quality wine, produced from grapes, harvested by hand, delights us throughout the year. All the products are especially intended for demanding customers. Our main goal MOST OF THE BRDA SUN IS IN OUR WINE. is a personal contact with our customers and their utmost satisfaction. 19 Šibav Farm 20 Štekar Farm, 1672

Neblo 45, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Janko Štekar, Snežatno 31 a, 5211 Kojsko tel: +386 (0)5 304 25 87, +386 (0)41 818 163 tel: +386 (0)5 304 62 10, +386 (0)41 444 766 fax: +386 (0)5 395 96 35 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.kmetijastekar.si www.vino-sibav.net In the new building, built in the architectural style of Goriška Brda, we ofer tastings of our On our farm we cultivate, in an environmentally friendly way, 6 hectares of vineyards and orchards. With excellent wines (up to 35 people at one tasting). The space is also suitable for business meetings; these we research Goriška Bdra’s rich tradition and seek new challenges. At our farm you can taste and there are also 2 rooms available for overnight stays complete with breakfast (2+2). purchase the harvests and the products, and stay for the night in rooms with a beautiful view. In this way you can fully experience the richness of lavours, the luxury of peace, the enchantment of Goriška Brda’s landscape and the authenticity of our people. 21 Farm with accommodation, Breg 22 Farm with accommodation Kren

Breg pri Golem Brdu 3, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Plešivo 15, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 304 25 55 tel: +386 (0)5 304 53 68 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 304 53 68 www.turizembreg.com www.sloveniaholidays.com/turisticna-kmetija-kren

Our tourist farm is located in the small village of Breg on the Italian border. Besides the friendliness We ofer typical Brda dishes, grilled meat and vegetables. We also sell bottled wines and wine in and the food that we prepare from seasonal harvests, according to Goriška Brda - Friuli tradition, bulk; you can also spend the night in three beautifully furnished rooms (10 beds). we also ofer homemade wines and juices. We serve you in a typical Brda house with a view of the viniferous surroundings that have yet to be reached by the noise of civilization. The farm has been rewarded with a linden leaf (a symbol of Slovenian quality). 23 Kristančič from Medana 24 Movia

Medana 29, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Ceglo 18, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 395 95 33 tel: +386 (0)5 395 95 10 fax: +386 (0)5 395 95 34 fax: +386 (0)5 395 95 11 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.kristancic.com www.movia.si The great wines that we ofer are the result of hard work, many years of tradition and expert In the world wine market, Movia is today a synonym for wine that thrills with its distinctive character and knowledge. We ofer three diferent lines of wine: wines ‘This is Medana’, wines ‘Kristančič’ and extreme elegance. We perceive in them the loyalty to the noblest viticulture-wine trading tradition, which wines ‘Pavo’. The three lines difer from each other, but at the same time, they hide within the often goes beyond the generally accepted and validated oenological practices. Movia wines are produced characteristics, from which the recognition of our wines emanate. With such a range of wines we can with the greatest respect for nature. The most recognizable wines of the Movia wine cellar are: Puro, Lunar, satisfy both the simplest and the most demanding tastes. Turno, Gredič, Large red, Large white, Rebula, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. 25 Sabotin ‘Park Miru’ - Bar 26 Simčič - Marjan Simčič

Padlih borcev 20, 5290 Šempeter pri Gorici Ceglo 3 b, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih gsm: +386 (0)40 253 234, +386 (0)41 616 650 tel: +386 (0)5 395 92 00 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 395 92 01 www.sabotin.net e-mail: [email protected] www.simcic.si Ofer: Jota made in the old-fashioned way; home-made littoral sausages with pickled cabbage or turnips; hot and cold drinks. We have 60 seats inside and 150 outside. The museum collections ‘Sabotin in World War I’; Northern Primorska in the War for Independence in 1991; an expert interpretation in the museum’s premises. An expert tour of the surrounding caverns and tunnels from the time of World War I; open on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; we also accept bookings made in advance, for groups, on other days. 27 Ščurek Vino - Wine 28 Valentinčič Tourism

Plešivo 44, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Uroš Valentinčič s.p., Podsabotin 48 a, 5211 Kojsko tel: +386 (0)5 304 50 21, +386 (0)41 625 842 tel: +386 (0)5 304 65 78, +386 (0)41 651 939 fax: +386 (0)5 304 50 21 fax: +386 (0)5 304 65 79 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.scurek.com www.valentincic.si If you visit us, we will show you the wine cellar and vineyards; and we can prepare wine tastings On our farm you can enjoy pleasant relaxing moments –you can cycle around the Goriška Brda hills, for you. You can also purchase the one you prefer best. Visits are possible from Monday to you can take a walk along the nearby forest’s paths, and chat with friends having a glass of good Saturday between 10.00 and 18.00. It is best to notify us in advance. home-made wine. This is a place where beauty, elegance and peace are united in perfect harmony, making your holidays unique. We ofer: bed and breakfast in a rented apartment, tasting homemade delicacies and bottled wines. It is also possible to rent a bicycle. 29 Sosolič wines

Izidor in Dominik Sosolič, 10 a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 304 51 31, +386 (0)5 395 92 45 fax: +386 (0)5 304 51 31 e-mail: [email protected] www.vina-sosolic.com We ofer you top quality wine in bulk, a variety of fruits and olive oil. It is possible to have wine tastings with cold meats in the new tasting room, which has a baker’s oven and a ireplace. It seets up to 50 people. The room is also suitable for business meetings, conferences and anniversaries, etc. 30 Aleksander Farm31Verderber – 32 Pulec Apartment Apartments and rooms

Apartma Pulec

Medana 21 b, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Hruševlje 4 a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Plešivo 50, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 395 92 80 tel: +386 (0)5 304 20 00 tel: +386 (0)5 395 92 05 fax: +386 (0)5 395 91 01 gsm: +386 (0)41 836 377 gsm: +386 (0)41 961 487 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] +386 (0)41 387 629 www.vina-aleksander.si www.verderber.si e-mail: [email protected]

Our farm is located in Medana. The vineyards occupy an ideal In the embrace of the Brda vineyards and orchards there is a house that The Pulec apartment is a newly equipped apartment in the vicinity position on the sunny Medana hills, where the excellent grapes ofers hospitality and relaxation in natural surroundings. There are plenty of the culturally and viticulturally acclaimed Medana. In the imme- ripen to perfection and are later converted into top quality wines of possibilities for long walks or hiking; biking; and in the summer, of diate vicinity, the guests have at their disposal rich culinary delights with an unforgettable, full bodied taste. We ofer you a tour of refreshing yourselves in the Kotline natural pools. You can enjoy good food and a wide choice of sports and recreational activities. Our ofer is the wine cellar and vineyards and also a guided tasting of our top in the nearby taverns and casino Venko (2 km). It is also possible to taste especially suited for families. quality wines. wines in the nearby wine cellar, Fabricijo. We ofer: apartments, rooms or the whole house (for 9 to 11 persons). In cooperation with the diving club SUBRDA, we organize diving courses, guided diving and rental of diving equipment. 33 Bizjak farmhouse34 Blažič 35 Constantini

Gonjače 1 p, 5211 Kojsko Plešivo 30, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Plešivo 32, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 304 11 34 tel: +386 (0)5 304 54 45 tel: +386 (0)5 395 95 77 gsm: +386 (0)31 425 324 gsm: +386 (0)41 516 149 gsm: +386 (0)31 630 072 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 395 95 76 www.sloveniaholidays.com/domacija-bizjak e-mail: [email protected] www.constantini.si

The Bizjak farmhouse is famous for its delicious food and Our family is proud of a centuries-old tradition of wine growing and friendliness. We serve you genuine Goriška Brda delicacies, and you wine production. We also ofer accommodation. can also come and see our domestic animals. 36 Jericijo Beekeeping 37Kabaj Morel Farmhouse 38 Radikon Farmhouse

Podsabotin 17, 5211 Kojsko Šlovrenc 4, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Kozana 128, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)51 667 012 tel: +386 (0)5 395 95 60 tel: +386 (0)5 304 13 00 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 395 95 60 gsm: +386 (0)41 769 128 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 304 38 33 www.kabaj.eu, e-mail: [email protected] www.vinokabajmorel.si www.resped.si/radikon

We ofer acacia (robinia); linden; chestnut; wild lower and forest On the farm we ofer, beside our own brand of wine KABAJ, Brda- If you are wine connoisseurs and wine lovers and you want to honey. Honey with beetroot juice, propolis, pollen, mead, honey Friuli dishes, adding spices according to our own imagination. There experience the best that Brda ofers, then the Radikon farmhouse is liqueur, as well as candles made from beeswax. are 6 double rooms available with relaxing views of the vineyards, the perfect place for you. set in the pleasant surroundings. You can also enjoy tasting our special wines in the architecturally interesting wine cellar. 39Reja Farmhouse 40Reya Emeran 41 Gallery of unique ceramics, Skubin

Neblo 32, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Edvard Reya, Kozana 2, Breg 6, Golo Brdo, tel: +386 (0)5 395 91 36 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih gsm: +386 (0)31 632 230 gsm: +386 (0)41 403 629 tel: +386 (0)5 304 26 22 fax: +386 (0)5 395 92 07 fax: +386 (0)5 304 36 76 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.ivanskubin.si www.reia.si

The sale of wines, produced from grapes of old vineyards, covered On our farm, located at the top of a hill with a magniicent view, Where the idyll of the Goriška Brda landscape with grass – Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Rebula, Sauvignonasse, you can try top quality bottled wines and cold cuts of home- meets Malvasia, Merlot, Cabernet and other varieties. Exclusive produced meat delicacies. We cultivate ten hectares of vineyards, the quiet beauty of the works of art, organic fruit production: cherries, apricots, pears ‘pituralke’ and that are located in the northwest and produce excellent wines, created by the touch of the artist’s hands persimmons. Naturally dried fruit, jams, compotes and juices. among which is a particularly outstanding Cabernet Franc. with the raw material - clay... 42 Tavern Križada and 43Tavern Medana - Bužinel 44 Restaurant “Pri Marjotu” Kocijančič Zanut farm

Neblo 47 in 27, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Medana 16, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Gonjače 28 c, 5211 Kojsko tel. tavern: +386 (0)41 642 004 tel: +386 (0)5 395 96 00 tel: +386 (0)5 304 10 29 tel. farm: +386 (0)31 757 672 e-mail: [email protected] gsm: +386 (0)41 546 023 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 304 10 29 www.zanut.si

If you notify us in advance you can enjoy selected dishes, wine In Medana, in the square next to the church, you can enjoy freshly Restaurant “Pri Marjotu” is located on one of the highest Goriška tasting or a combination of both. After visiting the wine cellar, you prepared ish and meat dishes, depending on the season. We add Brda’ hills, just close to the outlook tower, from which the view can also purchase the wines that are full of character. variety to our ofer with wines from excellent local winemakers. We stretches from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea. There are 130 seats are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. inside and a summer garden. Beside the local Brda dishes, we also prepare ish and other dishes. You can also pay a visit to the mini rural museum. We are open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and on other days by prior arrangement. 45Marinič House 46Benedetič Farm 47 Blaževi Farm - Roman and Danjel Prinčič

Biljana 5 a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Vipolže 65, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Gornje Cerovo 87, 5211 Kojsko telefon: +386 (0)5 304 56 37 gsm: +386 (0)41 821 638 tel: +386 (0)5 304 45 06 gsm: +386 (0)41 622 752 +386 (0)31 254 982 fax: +386 (0)5 304 45 07 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.benedetic.si

Indulge yourself with our superb range of tasty fruits, which Our farm is situated on the outskirts of Brda, close to the border with the On the farm we ofer guided wine tasting of the top quality wines Brda is famous for. We achieve biological wholesome and superior Italian viniferous region Collio, where Brda’s hills are a little bit lower. The BLAŽEVI, a visit to the wine cellar, and, on request, also a walk and tastes due to the optimal positions, careful hand-cultivation and knowledge of wine growing and wine making has been handed down a tour of the vineyards. harvesting the ripest fruit. We have beehives and are dedicated to from generation to generation since 1923, when Valentin Keber and his sustainable farming. We ofer you fresh cherries; apricots; figs; son-in-law Andrej Benedetič bought 2 hectares of vineyard, with the name persimmons and dried fruits; diferent types of brandies and Brgalotišce, from Count Teufenbach. The vineyard is named after the large liqueurs as well as jams and honey. stones, ‘balote’ in the Brda dialect, which were lying between the rows of vines, ‘brajde’. The next generations on the farm carefully managed and increased the size of the land, so that we now have ten hectares of vineyards. 48 Dobuje Farm 49Drnovšček Farm– 50 Jelina Farm Kovačevi

Snežeče 16, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Vedrijan 2 a, 5211 Kojsko Hum 16, 5211 Kojsko tel: +386 (0)5 395 92 20 tel: +386 (0)5 395 95 78 tel: +386 (0)5 304 63 30 e-mail: [email protected] gsm: +386 (0)41 513 773 gsm: +386 (0)41 479 192 www.dobuje.com e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.kmetijajelina.com

On the farm we ofer visits with wine tasting for up to 10 people Our farm, in the heart of Brda, has a long tradition, and is engaged With a 140 years of tradition in farming and integrated, nature- and in addition also sell wine. in growing domestic fruits. From May to December we ofer fresh friendly production, we sell spring and autumn strawberries, seasonal fruit and extra virgin olive oil. cherries, apricots ... All the fruit is of good quality, harvested when it is fully ripe and ofered fresh. The climate, soil and sun give the fruit plenty of sugar and lavour. 51Mrak Farm 52 Pod Dob Farm - 53 Cottage Korada Žarko Cukjati

Dolnje Cerovo 9, 5211 Kojsko Ceglo 25 a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih gsm: +386 (0)31 750 673 tel: +386 (0)5 304 40 41 tel: +386 (0)5 304 21 89 fax: +386 (0)5 304 36 18 gsm: +386 (0)41 775 060 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 304 21 89 www.agency-jota.com/turizem/korada.htm e-mail: [email protected] www.poddob.myffi.biz The tradition of wine growing and wine making at the Mrak Farm We sell wine in bulk and bottled wine and we ofer visits and Walks and cycling in the unspoilt countryside. Korada is a popular dates back to 1900. On almost 10 hectares of vineyards we grow tastings by prior arrangement. excursion destination for many mountaineers and hikers, as it ofers several varieties, but the ones that prosper the most are Pinot Gris a magniicent view toward the mountains and the sea. In the cottage and Cabernet Sauvignon. Recently we have been dedicating more they will spoil you with a genuine ‘Primorska Jota’, a dish with pickled attention to the indigenous varieties, such as Rebula and Refosco. cabbage or turnip, potatoes and beans; home-made sausages, gnocchi with venison goulash, and delicious apple strudel. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays or by prior arrangement. 54Goat breeding 55 KristAlvin, Aleš Kristančič 56 Maksimiljan de Reya ‘Pri Kovačevih’

Jure Konjar, Pristavo 4, Višnjevik 39 a, Kozana 7, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 304 12 30 gsm: +386 (0)31 281 714 tel: +386 (0)5 395 94 40 gsm: +386 (0)41 773 805 e-mail: [email protected] gsm: +386 (0)41 524 916 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 395 94 41 e-mail: [email protected]

We ofer unpasteurised goat’s milk, semi-hard and soft goat cheese, We ofer visits and tasting to the old wine cellar, which is more than Chardonnay Merlot cottage cheese, keir, spread cheeses and whey. 200 years old. There is a wine barrel kept there dated 1808. Visits by Rebula Cabernet Sauvignon prior arrangement. Pinot Gris Cabernet Franc Sauvignon Red varieties White varieties 57Maraž 58 Mavrič - Anton and Jožko 59 Mavrič Aleksij – fruit growing and viticulture

Hum 5 a, 5211 Kojsko Šlovrenc 9, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Kojsko 70, 5211 Kojsko gsm: +386 (0)41 889 755 tel: +386 (0)5 304 52 07 tel: +386 (0)5 304 16 10 +386 (0)31 575 816 fax: +386 (0)5 395 95 17 gsm: +386 (0)41 480 270 fax: +386 (0)5 304 65 15 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 304 16 10 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.cesnjevbrdih.si www.kmetijamavric.si We sell fresh cherries and also delicious products made from them. You can visit the Mavrič family farm in Šlovrenc, facing the St. Laurence We sell fresh fruit, jams, liqueurs, brandies and wine. All harvests Either retail or wholesale. church. On the 15 hectares of sunny slopes, each year we harvest sweet and products are indigenous. white and red grapes, and we squeeze them to obtain noble wines. Tastings are available by prior arrangement. The best time to come is in the spring, when the cherries are ripe, and again in the summer, when the peaches are at their sweetest, and then again in the autumn, when the wine is young and the chestnuts are roasted, and even in winter, when the wine has matured. 60 61 62 Nando Refreshment room Peršolja wines from Brda Cekin ‘Turn Šmartno’

Andrej Kristančič, Plešivo 20, Tadej Blažič s.p., Šmartno 62, Kozana 19, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih 5211 Kojsko tel: +386 (0)5 304 37 26 gsm: +386 (0)40 799 471 tel: +386 (0)5 304 13 11 gsm: +386 (0)41 705 271 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] fax: +386 (0)5 304 37 27 e-mail: [email protected] www.persolja.com The Nando farm comprises 7 hectares of vineyards, where 70% On the top of the hill, like an eagle, the Šmartno village stands, Marly mother earth and a strong sun in the embrace of the of white and 30% of red grape varieties are grown. We put the stop, enter, where are you going in a hurry? Mediterranean winds in our vineyards’ rows are just perfect for greatest emphasis on natural production, both in the vineyard and The walk may stop where the village ends, the cultivation of vine, which reveals its soul in a glass of Rebula, in the wine cellar. where you can ind good home-cooked food. Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc From the old Turn a tempting smell spreads, and Merlot. It raises up high the synonym PERŠOLJA is GOOD WILL. you can get addicted, everything is so good. 63Jožef & Damjan Prinčič 64 Silvan and Borut Reja 65 Oton Reya

Kozana 118 a, Kozana 90 a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Kozana 18 a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 304 12 58 tel: +386 (0)5 304 12 65 tel: +386 (0)5 304 36 46 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.rejavino.com

Our basic activity is the cultivation of vine, which is spread over 5 We ofer white and red wine in bulk or bottled. ‘Patience is the essence of good’. We swear on the quality, hectares of vineyards. The excellent soil and the climatic conditions obtained from old vineyards, and the ageing of wines in the and our skilled hands produce excellent wines, in a natural way. wood. By prior arrangement, we ofer the possibility of guided tastings. 66 Ronk 67 Radovan Cukjati – 68 Tomažič – Tourist farm Room rental

Stojko Kristančič, Vipolže 94, Ceglo 13 a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Hum 61 b, 5211 Kojsko 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih tel: +386 (0)5 304 21 62 tel: +386 (0)5 304 62 63 tel: +386 (0)5 304 51 76 www.sobe-cukjati.com gsm: +386 (0)31 688 381 gsm: +386 (0)41 846 470 fax: +386 (0)5 304 62 63 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.vinaronk.si

By prior arrangement we accept groups of up to 10 people. On the Our farm is located in a quiet and beautiful place near the main We will spoil you with the delicacies of the best genuine Brda farm we ofer visits to the wine cellar with tasting of top quality road. We ofer our guests 6 rooms with 13 beds, with the option of cuisine, accompanied by a glass of wine from our wine cellar, wines, accompanied by home-made cold meats and seasonal using 2 kitchens. In each kitchen there is a TV, and both kitchens with the house speciality - Peach wine. fruit. also have a balcony. Here you can ind cherries, igs, pears, plums, persimmons and grapes. 69Brandulin Wines 70 Fabricijo Wines 71 Winemaking Fabricijo

Plešivo 4, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Hruševlje 4, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Boris Fabricijo, Kozarno 3, tel: +386 (0)5 304 21 39 tel: +386 (0)5 304 25 92 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih gsm: +386 (0)41 561 227 gsm: +386 (0)41 523 801 tel: +386 (0)5 304 22 21 e-mail:[email protected] +386 (0)41 974 056 gsm: +386 (0)40 270 206 fax: +386 (0)5 304 25 92 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.fabricijo.com

In our wine cellar mainly indigenous white varieties mature, such as The precious fruit of nature, ennobled with the experience of several Rebula, Sauvignonasse and Malvasia, and among others, Pinot Blanc, generations and love, enriches your moments in our wine cellar in Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Brda. You can extend your holiday in the accommodation near the farmhouse. 72 Winemaking and 73 Winemaking Šibau 74 Winemaking Zalatel Blacksmith Workshop ... selected tastes for the greatest wine lovers ... Valentin and Dušan Simčič

Hum 38, 5211 Kojsko Dušica Šibav, univ. dipl. ing., Hruševlje 6, tel: +386 (0)5 304 62 64 Fojana 15, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih gsm: +386 (0)31 894 696 tel: +386 (0)5 304 50 62 tel: +386 (0)5 304 25 94 fax: +386 (0)5 304 50 62 fax: +386 (0)5 304 25 94 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.sibau.si

Where your gaze stops on Števerjan, there stands the village Rebula, Sauvignonasse, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot and Pikolit. In our wine cellar we try to maintain varietal character and freshness of Hum, where our farmhouse is situated. This year it has The traditional way of cultivating the wine, was taken over from in the white wines; and the elegance of the red wines is made perfect completed 40 years of blacksmith’s trade. We ofer our guests the valuable experiences of our fathers and grandfathers, combined by maturing them in oak barrels. The selection of wines is based souvenirs of blacksmith’s crafts, wine, fruit and a ride with a with the academic knowledge of our daughters. Tastings and on the most typical varieties of Goriška Brda’s viniferous region: carriage through Brda. presentations of wines are undertaken in the shades, on a stone Rebula, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignonasse, Pinot Blanc, Yellow table, with a magniicent view of the vineyards, or in a warm room Muscat, Malvasia and Sauvignon among the white wines, and Merlot, near a ireplace. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc among the red wines. 75 Štekar – 76 Viticulture and winery 77 Vino - Wine Simčič Wine and Tourism Edi Simčič Karol, Igor and Marijan

Snežatno 26 a, 5211 Kojsko Vipolže 39 a, 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih Hum 8 a, 5211 Kojsko tel: +386 (0)5 304 65 40 tel: +386 (0)5 395 91 73 tel: +386 (0)5 304 65 26 gsm: +386 (0)41 413 083 +386 (0)5 395 91 74 fax: +386 (0)5 304 65 27 fax: +386 (0)5 304 65 41 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.vinosimcic.si www.stekar.si Spend a nice holiday, or just some unforgettable hours in a Tasting and visit to the wine cellar by prior arrangement, genuine home environment, with Brda’s culinary delicacies sale of wine. and selected wines, which you can also purchase.

ducts CHARACTERISTIC Goriška Brda pro Goriška Brda cherries Rebula Figs

Brda’s inhabitants, or ‘Brici’, have been carrying the old The typical old variety for Brda is returning to the Goriška Brda’s inhabitants have always valued the mature varieties such as black and white ‘cepike’; ‘drugmbernce’; vineyards and wine cellars, and among white wines fruits of the ig tree. They enjoy the spring varieties, and ‘napoleonke’; ‘čufarce’; “tercinke’; ‘čempevke’; ‘vedrjanke’ it again occupies its respected place. Today Rebula sell them fresh (‘medniče’, ‘belice’, ‘bonke’, ‘madone’ and and others in their baskets, transporting them with is a wine that we once more admire and appreciate. other varieties); as well as the autumn ones, ‘vendimske’, carriages all around, and preparing many delicious dishes Interesting stories are being spread about the origin of that they mostly dry to sell in the winter. The children with them. They were already appreciated in the times of this variety of wine; it was mentioned for the irst time can usually only reach the ‘rapulj’, the stalk that they cut imperial Vienna. The elite in far of St. Petersburg, Prague in written texts in 1336 in Višnjevik; where we hold in its of the dried igs. Due to increased awareness of the and other European capitals were indulging in eating this honour an annual feast, the irst Saturday after 1st May. beneicial properties that igs have, interest is increasing sweet fruit. A special postal service took care in those times Experienced experts predict that the time of Rebula is in them again. of fresh shipments, and for the inhabitants of Goriška Brda yet to come. these were their irst wages after a long winter. 8 Madrjalca (Feverfew) Honey Olive oil

This is how it is called in Brda, the Feverfew (Tanacetum Beekeepers in Brda have a lot of work, because their The olive tree is rapidly returning to Brda in recent years. Brda’s parthenium), a bitter-tasting herb, that women from bees collect in spring irst from the robinia (colloquial olive tree cultivators care for the health and the growth of more Brda, or Brike, still use to lavour the “frtalja”, an egg ‘acacia’, and in Brda’s dialect ‘rakac’), then from the fruit than 20,000 olive trees, which, for their borderland position, omelette with fresh herbs. They use exclusively fresh tree blossoms and from the lowering meadows, and give top quality oil. Also, two old varieties are returning, Brda’s leaves, which they chop together with other herbs also from the linden trees and chestnuts. Some of the ‘drobnica’ and ‘črnica’, which give a smaller yield, but a very (fennel, young milfoil, balm-mint, chives, ...) and fry them beekeepers have received awards many times for their tasty olive oil. Once the olive trees were grown in the vicinity of briely with beaten eggs in a shallow pan. This herb is quality produce and products. In Brda you can buy Šmartno, Višnjevik, Gradno and Slavče, but today we can ind otherwise known to be anti-inlammatory, reducing excellent pollen, royal jelly, propolis, honeycombs in them almost everywhere in Brda. We can buy olive oil from migraines, menstrual cramps and stimulating digestion. honey, beeswax and its products. the farmers from both sides of the border. Some of them are already bottling it under the brand name ‘Uelije’. Smoked ham White polenta ‘Frtalja’ (egg omelette with herbs)

The fresh smoked ham, just mature enough and In Brda they mostly prepare white polenta which is even A typical Brda dish, prepared as a fried egg omelette from succulent, is one of the most popular appetizers in Brda more appreciated than the yellow variety. They pour beaten eggs, into which the Brda’s inhabitants put a mixture besides the ine home-produced salami, and it is also white lour, ground from a white variety of maize (corn), of fresh, inely chopped herbs: heart cabbage (balm-mint), an ingredient of ‘toč’ (sauce), which has been served for into boiling salted water, and they cook it in a copper chives, the young green fennel tops, ‘madrjalca’ (feverfew) centuries with white polenta. The inhabitants of Brda pan for at least half an hour. The wealthier people even and sage (costmary). Some people like to ‘extend it’ with a always serve a glass of good wine with the smoked had a small machine for making polenta. They usually little lour and milk. ham; and the white wine is especially good. put the cooked polenta on a wooden board, then they cut it with a thread and serve it as a main dish, seasoned with various sauces. DID YOU KNOW ...

… that in the old times, when they were still using ireplaces, they were told … that the preparation of brandy was strictly controlled by Austria, but under the future from the way the ire was burning: if the ire was rustling, blowing it was prohibited. The inhabitants of Brda managed very well and they or singing, it was predicting a visit from a stranger; if the tongues of the lames prepared the brandy secretly. They even hired Venetians, so that the men were were wildly interlacing, a quarrel was to be expected in the house; if the ire was at home in case of inspection. burning with a high lame, it was predicting good weather. … that in old times housewives made »martinc« on St. Martin’s eve. They stuck … that the inhabitants of Brda, in the time between the two World Wars, during sprigs of juniper, laurel, wormwood, lavender and rosemary into the biggest the years of deprivation and hunger, even hunted and eat birds for their survival. apples. If the apple dried, it predicted a good vintage in the next year, but if the Apparently they tasted the best with polenta ... apple was rotten, they interpreted that as a bad omen.

… that the inhabitants of Brda showed how to make ‘prunels’, also to the farmers … that in winter they often prepared linden tea, which they spiced with white from the many villages in Bizeljsko. The most enterprising took with them 30 - 35 wine. If the children also drank that tea, the housewives irst set light to the pot, women, who skinned the plums and taught the local women this demanding so the alcohol burnt away. task. Zahišar from Šmartno conducted a group of women skinners (locally called ‘žaudarce’) on foot until to Škoja Loka, and from there they took a train. DIALECTICAL WORDS... tôč (sauce) tônt (plate) gláž (glass) búč, štrtín, batón (different types of wine barrels) brájda (vineyard) kúhnja (vegetable soup, minestrone) frtálja (egg omelette with fresh herbs) rmulíni (apricots) prunéle (dried plums processed in a special way) dzêj, cájna (basket, hamper) čәštêla (a basket which is carried on the head) now uld k . . .that you sho Selection of dishes Bicycle rental Natural heritage

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