Ducal Wines

Among the vineyards of Svečina, Ducal Winery is run by former mountaineer Mitja and his son Tim, a former professional footballer. Their family project began with the restoration of an old farmhouse and wine cellar. Today, a cellar more than a century old meets contemporary architecture and a tasting room overlooking the vines.

Grapes are grown according to organic principles, with certification dating from 2016. Welschriesling and Riesling are central to the selection, alongside Chardonnay and other varieties. Some wines are fermented and macerated in clay qvevri buried underground, following an ancient Georgian method. After prolonged skin contact, they age further in large wooden casks. The sparkling wines mature on their lees in bottle for at least two years.

Inside the cellar are wooden barrels, egg-shaped concrete vessels and Georgian clay amphorae. The tasting space brings the vineyard landscape into the experience. Ducal has also received the regional Naše najboljše (Our Finest) distinction in the Wine House category. The estate hosts wine experiences and private celebrations in the hills of Svečina.