{"id":191291,"date":"2026-05-22T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=191291"},"modified":"2026-05-22T13:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:00:49","slug":"wine-cellar-of-the-week-medot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomy\/wine-cellar-of-the-week-medot\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Cellar of the Week: Medot"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the heart of Gori\u0161ka Brda, in Dobrovo, one of Slovenia\u2019s most recognizable stories of Rebula, sparkling wines and family tradition is being created. Medot is not just a wine cellar, but a continuation of the vision of Zvonimir Sim\u010di\u010d, who became known as the \u201cfather of Rebula\u201d because of his dedication to this variety. His work had an important influence on the development of Brda, the preservation of Rebula and the region\u2019s path toward becoming one of the most interesting white wine landscapes. At Medot, they say that every bottle brings together tradition, nature and passion, while the beginning of their story is simply nature \u2014 and its richness, opoka.<\/strong><\/p>

A story passed down through generations<\/strong><\/h2>

The winemaking tradition of the Sim\u010di\u010d family at the Medot estate dates back to 1812, when Gori\u0161ka Brda was a poor agricultural region and people made their living mainly from wine, fruit and hard work. A special place in this story belongs to Zvonimir Sim\u010di\u010d, who, after studying at one of the most prestigious oenology schools in Italy, brought a new perspective on the long-term potential of Brda. Thanks to his contribution to the preservation and widespread planting of the Rebula variety, he received the title \u201cfather of Rebula\u201d and also became an honorary citizen of Brda. After retiring, he devoted his energy to creating the first serious classical-method sparkling wine based on Rebula, one that could stand alongside Champagne. This is how Medot was born.<\/p>

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