{"id":184120,"date":"2025-11-27T10:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=184120"},"modified":"2025-11-27T10:15:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:15:04","slug":"winery-of-the-week-gaube-winery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomy\/wine\/winery-of-the-week-gaube-winery\/","title":{"rendered":"Winery of the Week: Gaube Winery"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the rolling hills of \u0160pi\u010dnik, just below the famous road that winds through the vineyards in the shape of a heart, sits the family-run Gaube Winery \u2013 a house of wine, tradition, and heartfelt dedication. Embraced by pristine nature where the vine breathes with the landscape and the landscape with its people, the Gaube estate has, for generations, been a symbol of authentic Styrian winemaking.
This is a story of people who follow nature, respect it deeply, and create wines that reflect the character of the land and the hands that shape them.<\/strong><\/p>

Winemaking Through Time<\/strong><\/h2>

The history of viticulture on the Gaube farm stretches back to the 19th century, when Kaspar Gaube (1859\u20131923)<\/strong> built a vineyard cottage on the property border, thus cementing the family\u2019s winemaking tradition. His dedication and craftsmanship were recognized early on \u2014 he received his first awards for wine and fruit in 1901 and 1904.<\/p>

Although the production of wine halted for a period, the family returned to their vineyards with new energy and, in 1992, began bottling their own wines again. Much has changed since then, but the foundation remains the same: a deep love for the vine and unwavering devotion to winemaking.<\/p>

Work in the vineyard is still predominantly manual. Each vine feels the presence and care of its winegrower, which is reflected in the high-quality grapes and the distinct identity of their wines.<\/p>

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