We make sparkling wines through the classical method. In 1968, Janez Istenič, M. Sc., bought a vineyard in Bizeljsko, a region well-known for excellent wines. Wine from Bizeljsko has a lovely scent, and pleasant and full taste, with distinct noble acidity, which makes Bizeljsko wines very suitable for sparkling wine production.

Melodious harmony of the days
Bizeljsko hills slope from 170 to 350 m above sea level. Bizeljsko lies at 46 °Northern latitude and 15°40’ Eastern longitude. The average sum of effective temperatures during grape ripening season is becoming longer, as is the ratio between sunny days and cold nights. That means the proportion of sugar and acids is ideal, giving excellent potential for sparkling wine production. The delicious mineral taste of Bizeljsko sparkling wines is also affected by the extraordinary soil, rich with silicate sediments, otherwise rarely found.

Expert approval
Current pick of Bizeljsko wine guarantees an excellent base for sparkling wines without sweetness correction in an average year. Researchers from the Agricultural institute of Slovenia and our own experience have proved that the soil and climate of Bizeljsko are very favourable for growing chardonnay, pinot blanc, gris and noir, which give us the most promising results.

Wine varieties
The Istenič family own 8 hectares of vineyards, where chardonnay, sauvignon, pinot noir, pinot gris, pinot blanc, Italian riesling, riesling, rumeni plavec and lemberger grapes grow. The care for vineyards is mechanized, and we pay attention to recommendations from Slovenian and foreign expert services about wine growing and disease protection.