Goriška Brda

Goriška Brda is a region of hills and vineyards in western Slovenia, where the Collio landscape extends beyond the Italian border. Amid the rows of vines and orchards, small villages like Šmartno and Dobrovo tell a story shared by both sides of the border.

Beneath the vineyards, layers of marl and sandstone form the “opoka,” the local name for the rock known as “ponca” in the Collio region. The signature grape variety is Rebula, known in Italy as Ribolla Gialla. In Brda, it is produced in various styles, ranging from fresh, crisp whites to more structured wines made with skin contact.