{"id":183427,"date":"2025-11-11T13:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/gastronomy\/winery-of-the-week-martincic-wines-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:18:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T13:18:32","slug":"winery-of-the-week-winery-de-adami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomy\/wine\/winery-of-the-week-winery-de-adami\/","title":{"rendered":"Winery of the Week: Winery de Adami"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the heart of Slovenia\u2019s Vipava Valley, in the picturesque village of Zalo\u0161\u010de, stands the De Adami winery \u2013 where love for the soil, the vine, and family has been intertwined for over a century.
This is not just a story about wine \u2013 it is a story about perseverance, dedication, and harmony with nature.<\/strong><\/p>

From Many Grapes, One Cluster \u2013 One Story, Many Hands<\/strong><\/h2>

The roots of the De Adami story go back to the early 20th century, when Anton Slejko<\/strong> added the first vines to his family\u2019s farm and began crafting wine. After his death, his 13-year-old son Venceslav<\/strong> bravely took over the estate and expanded the vineyards, laying the foundations for commercial winemaking.<\/p>

His son, also named Anton<\/strong>, continued the legacy and co-founded the first private agricultural cooperative in former Yugoslavia \u2013 a pioneering effort to connect local farmers. Today, the vineyard is proudly led by Borut Slejko<\/strong>, representing the third generation<\/strong> of winemakers, who carry on their ancestors\u2019 vision with passion and respect for tradition.<\/p>

Each family member, friend, and neighbor plays a part \u2013 like a single grape in the cluster \u2013 each one vital to the whole.<\/p>

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