{"id":186886,"date":"2026-02-23T06:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T05:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=186886"},"modified":"2026-02-23T07:59:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T06:59:02","slug":"winery-of-the-week-colnar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomija\/winery-of-the-week-colnar\/","title":{"rendered":"Winery of the week: Colnar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colnar Winery is located in the Dolenjska wine-growing region, in the village of Le\u0161nica near Oto\u010dec. It is a family-owned wine estate where the tradition of winemaking has been passed down from generation to generation. The Colnar family cultivates its own vineyards, allowing them full control over the quality of the grapes and the final wine. Their philosophy is based on respect for nature, the characteristics of the terroir, and the authenticity of Dolenjska wines.<\/strong><\/p>

Vineyards and Wine Selection<\/strong><\/h2>

The vineyards extend over 17 hectares of carefully selected sites, where excellent sun exposure and diverse soils create ideal conditions for grape ripening. The key varieties include Cvi\u010dek, Blaufr\u00e4nkisch, Welschriesling, Kraljevina, and ros\u00e9. A special feature of their portfolio is the white blend Collis.<\/p>

Colnar is particularly proud of its Cvi\u010dek, which has received the title \u201cKing of Cvi\u010dek\u201d multiple times, confirming its outstanding quality and consistency. Their wines regularly earn awards both nationally and internationally, including recognition at the Decanter World Wine Awards.<\/p>

\"\"