Vipava Valley is one of Slovenia’s most exciting wine regions, shaped by a mix of Mediterranean and continental influences that gives its wines unusual freshness and character. That is the setting for
BRIC Wine & Relax, where a 400-year family tradition meets a much newer, more design-led kind of vineyard stay. The estate grows 36 hectares of organically farmed vineyards in one continuous stretch, and the grapes are processed within an hour of harvest - the sort of detail wine lovers always like to hear.
There are six superior rooms with balconies looking out over the vines and hills, plus a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor glazed pool and private Finnish/bio or infrared saunas for post-tasting recovery. We also love the warm welcome from the owners, the homemade breakfasts and the fact that so much of what you eat and drink comes straight from the farm itself.
What gives BRIC its extra pull is how naturally the wine is woven into everything. Tastings happen in the cellar, the food leans local and homemade, and the whole place is run by a younger generation of the family, which keeps the atmosphere rooted but fresh. Doesn't that sound pretty irresistible?
9.7 exceptional
Price from:
$ 185 / night
