Šlovrenc, Brda, Slovenia
We are from Šlovrenc in Goriška brda, also known as Brda (Italian: Il Collio, Friulian: Il Cuei, German: In den Ecken). Brda is part of the Slovenian Mediterranean, located in the far west of Slovenia along the border with Italy. Šlovrenc is home to just over 100 residents, covering an area of only 1.1 km², and sits at an average altitude of approximately 145 metres.
You can access our cellar in Šlovrenc through the grand courtyard gate, where we have been transporting grapes from our sun-kissed vineyards for centuries. A short walk will bring you to the village square, where you can visit the parish olive tree and take the wides steps up to the Church of St. Lawrence.
All around us, the vineyards soak in sunlight, harnessing the energy of the Mediterranean summer, while the cicadas serenade the landscape.
A short history of Brda and Šlovrenc
For centuries, Brda has functioned as a border landscape, a characteristic that continues to this day. Its southern and westernmost regions are now located in Italy, which is home to a significant Slovenian population, while the remainder lies within Slovenia. The Goriška brda region has been inhabited since the Roman era, with settlements expanding during the Middle Ages. Throughout the High and Late Middle Ages, Brda marked the boundary between the Austrian territories and the Venetian Republic. Until 1798, Šlovrenc was a border village separating the Austrian monarchy from the Venetian Republic. This period saw the construction of various fortifications, castles, and fortified villages, with Šlovrenc and Šmartno acting as significant border posts.