In the land of invigorating moments

In the far west of Slovenia, stretching for 72 km2, there is a charming and interesting area called Brda. The land extends over the state border with Italy, from the emerald green Soča River in the southeast to the Idrija River in the northwest. Two hills enclose the land proudly: Sabotin in the East and Korada in the North. The Brda hills – approximately six thousand inhabitants live here in closely grouped villages that usually encircle a little church – sweep gently down to the Friulian Plain. Here, on a nice day, a new horizon opens onto the Adriatic Sea. It is the influence of the sea combined with the beneficial Mediterranean climate that nourishes the fertile soil on the flysch base. Good working conditions and the hard working hands of the locals produce numerous sunny fruits: cherries, peaches, apricots, olives, figs, chestnuts and last but not least grapes, which are then turned into a distinguished, sweet wine at St. Martin´s Day.

The Brda region is a land with a turbulent history and an interesting present. On your way from village to village you may encounter evidence of rich, natural and cultural heritage. Brda is a land of castles and small white churches (about 30 well-preserved), usually situated on the top of the hills.

Nature plays an interesting part in many places of the Brda region; and working hand in hand with the locals it offers beautiful white, yellow and pink blossoms in spring, juicy fruits in summer, and a magnificent game of colours in autumn, when the most important activity of grape harvesting takes place. In late autumn and in winter nature calms down; sometimes it snows, farmers stay in their cellars and good wine flows from the barrels.

Hospitable locals will be delighted to offer tourists some of this delicious wine. Do come and visit the land of invigorating moments.