Wine tasting Slovenian coast

Estate Santomas welcomes guests to Slovenian Istria, a wine-growing subregion shaped by hills above the Slovenian coast, Mediterranean influence, flysch soil and carefully cultivated vineyards. If you are looking for wine tasting on the Slovenian coast, the estate offers an authentic opportunity to discover local varieties, premium wines and the story of a family estate with a strong connection to the region.

Santomas focuses mainly on native grape varieties, especially refošk/refosco and Istrian malvasia, which are among the most recognised wines of this area. The estate also grows international varieties, including merlot, cabernet sauvignon and syrah. With around 25 hectares of vineyards in different locations across Slovenian Istria, each vineyard brings its own character through altitude, humidity, sun exposure, soil and proximity to the sea.

This diversity gives the wines a clear sense of place and makes wine tasting on the Slovenian coast especially interesting for guests who want to understand the region through its flavours.

The winery produces about 80,000 bottles of premium quality wine per year. In exceptional vintages, Santomas also bottles rehoboam bottles of 4.5 litres, where Grande cuvée, the best wine from the Santomas cellar, is aged. The brand offers two premium wine ranges, so both curious visitors and experienced wine enthusiasts can find a style that suits their taste.

Winery Santomas

In the cellar, tradition is connected with professional knowledge and modern winemaking. Since 2000, Santomas has collaborated with French enologist Claude Gross as an external consultant. Together with chief enologist Uroš Bolčina, the winery follows wine trends, typification processes and advanced practices from Slovenia and abroad.

Uroš Bolčina has brought a fresh approach to the collection, combining respect for long-standing experience with bold ideas and careful development. Guests choosing wine tasting on the Slovenian coast can therefore experience wines shaped by local identity and thoughtful cellar work.

Santomas wines are sustainably produced according to the principles of integrated grape production. With a holistic approach and minimal use of sulfur, the estate creates organic, biodynamic wines that reflect care for the vineyard and the final bottle. This is an important part of the tasting experience, because every glass is connected to the way the grapes are grown and handled.

Wine tastings take place in the tasting room of the Santomas winery. The space combines modern features with traditional Istrian elements, creating a warm and comfortable setting for guided tastings. During your visit, the team can show you the property and introduce the story of the Glavina family, making wine tasting on the Slovenian coast personal, informative and relaxed.

Organized wine tastings Slovenia

Estate Santomas can adapt the tasting to your wishes and organize experiences for 1 to 70 guests. Depending on the occasion, the estate can also arrange:

• guided tasting of Santomas wines,
• lunch or dinner with selected wines,
• receptions for business partners,
• private gatherings,
• concerts,
• smaller seminars and congresses.

This flexibility makes the estate suitable for couples, small groups, companies and larger private events. Whether you are planning a peaceful visit, a culinary experience or a business reception in Slovenian Istria, wine tasting on the Slovenian coast at Santomas can be adjusted to the atmosphere and purpose of your event.

For an elegant and authentic wine tasting on the Slovenian coast, visit Estate Santomas and explore refošk/refosco, Istrian malvasia, Grande cuvée and other premium wines from Slovenian Istria. Please book your tasting in advance by email or by phone, so the team can prepare an experience that fits your group and expectations.