TASTE the delicac ies of Gor iška Br da L A N D O F I N V BRDA I G O R 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, Friuli 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 Slovenia 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 gatherings. The centuries old tradition gives us fruits. The young generation of winemakers To the delight of the inhabitants of Goriška has taken over the knowledge and experiences and by taking risks paved the way to the Brda and all of those who love to come here, world. Goriška Brda is increasingly generating great wines, especially white ones. Once the vines are showing their gratitude for the again Rebula is gaining its value, although once disregarded it is now again sought after. care and attention given to them by producing 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 BREZOVK PRI KOŽBANI PRAPOTNO SLAPNIK PREPOTTO MIRNIK KOŽBANA MERNICO PLAVE Kožbanjšček S Krčnik NOZNO Kotline 54 BELO ŠKRLJEVO Belski potok SCRIÒ PRISTAVO HLEVNIK 9 VRHOVLJE DOLENJE PRI KOJSKEM DOLEGNA DEL COLLIO KRASNO SLAVČE LOŽE GRADNO Vedrijanšček LONZANO 55 VIŠNJEVIK HRUŠEVLJE 49 74 13 33 razgledni KOZARNO VEDRIJAN stolp 31 44 14 70 GONJAČE BRDICE 58 ŠLOVRENC 48 Idrija / Judrio 19 IMENJE MANZAN PRI NEBLEM SNEŽEČE 61 BRESTJE JENKOVO NEBLO 37 1 MANZANO VENCÒ 39 42 71 KOJSKO Soča 5 59 DRNOVK 29 ZALI ŠMARTNO BREG 20 Sv. Gora Reka FOJANA 8 DOBROVO 68 681 m 45 SNEŽATNO 73 3 75 Pevmica RUTARJI HUM 36 RUTTARS 7 4 BILJANA 63 64 BARBANA 38 50 72 Sabotin 25 62 KOZANA 77 43 23 PODSABOTIN 65 57 MEDANA Oblenč 18 28 22 69 11 2 56 GORNJE CEROVO 60 PLEŠIVO 16 30 12 35 15 27 6 Birša 32 52 40 ŠTEVERJAN 34 24 51 SAN FLORIANO 26 46 DEL COLLIO PLEŠIVO CEGLO DOLNJE CEROVO 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 WHERE to try 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.