{"id":188737,"date":"2026-04-01T17:43:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=188737"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:44:44","slug":"winery-of-the-week-belica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomy\/wine\/winery-of-the-week-belica\/","title":{"rendered":"Winery of the Week: Belica"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Belica estate, located in the picturesque Brda village of Medana in the Gori\u0161ka Brda region, is one of the most authentic wine experiences in Slovenia. Its vineyards thrive in an idyllic setting where the influences of the Alps and the Adriatic Sea meet, creating unique aromatic wine notes developed over generations. Belica is not just a wine shop \u2013 it is a complete story of tradition, nature, and love for the vine.<\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diverse Wine Selection<\/strong><\/h2><p>In their modernly equipped cellar, they produce various types of wine that satisfy both everyday <strong>wine lovers<\/strong> and more demanding <strong>connoisseurs<\/strong>. Among them, <strong>fresh white wines<\/strong> stand out, with <strong>rebula<\/strong> taking the lead, as well as <strong>white and red wines<\/strong> aged in <strong>barrique barrels<\/strong>, such as <strong>selected white<\/strong> and <strong>selected red<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The wine selection is divided into several lines reflecting the diversity of the Brda <strong>terroir<\/strong>:<\/p><p><strong>White wines and ros\u00e9<\/strong> \u2013 fresh and <strong>aromatic wines<\/strong>, perfect for <strong>light moments<\/strong> and <strong>social gatherings<\/strong>,<br><strong>Red wines \u2013 fresh line<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>fruity<\/strong>, <strong>lively wines<\/strong> expressing <strong>varietal purity<\/strong>,<br><strong>Selected wines \u2013 barrel-aged line<\/strong> \u2013 more <strong>complex<\/strong> and <strong>structured wines<\/strong> for <strong>special occasions<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188741 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-303-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo Dean Dubokovic in Nejc Pernek<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winemaking Approach and Quality<\/strong><\/h2><p>The story of <strong>Belica wines<\/strong> goes back through generations, when the first enthusiast of viticulture, <strong>Nonot Pepo<\/strong>, planted the first <strong>vines<\/strong> on the estate. His passion for working with <strong>nature<\/strong> was passed down to his sons and grandchildren, who today continue the <strong>tradition<\/strong> with a <strong>modern production approach<\/strong>, preserving the <strong>Brda character of the wines<\/strong> and maintaining <strong>high quality standards<\/strong>. Each bottle carries a part of the <strong>family\u2019s history<\/strong> and the <strong>landscape<\/strong> that gives the wine its unique signature.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Taste and Buy the Wines<\/strong><\/h2><p>Wines from the <strong>Belica estate<\/strong> are not only available at the estate itself. Guests and visitors can also enjoy or purchase them at:<br>the <strong>Belica estate in Medana<\/strong>,<br><strong>Hi\u0161a Marica in \u0160martno<\/strong>,<br><strong>wine shops and restaurants across Slovenia<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Deeper Brda Experience<\/strong><\/h2><p>A visit to the <strong>Belica estate<\/strong> is more than just a <strong>tasting<\/strong> \u2013 it is an <strong>experience<\/strong> that connects <strong>tradition<\/strong>, <strong>landscape<\/strong>, and <strong>wine<\/strong> into a whole. From the Brda <strong>vineyards<\/strong> to the bottles they produce, every visitor can feel the <strong>authenticity<\/strong> and <strong>quality of the Brda wine heritage<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188743 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-746x420.jpg 746w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-600x338.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-746x420.jpg 746w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Belica-sep-2025-Photo-Dean-Dubokovic-in-Nejc-Pernek-343-1-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo Dean Dubokovic in Nejc Pernek<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact and Visit<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Belica Estate<\/strong><br><strong>Medana 32<\/strong>, 5212 Dobrovo, <strong>Gori\u0161ka Brda<\/strong>, Slovenia<br><strong>Phone<\/strong>: +386 5 30 42 104<br><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a>info@belica.net<\/a><br><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.belica-shop.si\">www.belica-shop.si<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Wine tastings<\/strong> and <strong>purchases<\/strong> are available at the estate or in selected wine shops across Slovenia, with the option of <strong>home delivery<\/strong>.<\/p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Belica estate, located in the picturesque Brda village of Medana in the Gori\u0161ka Brda region, is one of the most authentic wine experiences in Slovenia. 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