FOOD & WINE IN SLOVENIA

Slovenia’s cuisine reflects its rich cultural heritage. In the mountains, Austrian style salamis, (klobasa), prevale. You’ll often find them seasoning the hearty soups served in the Alpine huts. Kruha juha is the best - you get to eat the bowl too as it’s made out of bread! The Hungarian influence is seen in the spicy meat dishes such as gulasch. On the coast, you’ll find Italian fare, like rizota (risotto) with fresh mussels or zkilofri (Slovenian ravioli).

And if you are still hungry, indulge yourself in a slice of potica (a creamy Swiss roll with walnuts). Slovenia has been making wine since pre-Roman times, and boasts the oldest vine in the world, that has grown for four centuries. In the Vipava Valley, the stone villages are full of velbani hrami (vaulted wine cellars) where you can taste teran (a heavy red best drunk with the local prsut or ham) or rebula (a dry, crisp white). In the mountains look out for the bewildering variety of schnapps made from blueberries, honey and even pine needles!