Santomas vinarija is a family-owned winery in Šmarje, Slovenian Istria, known for its traditional winemaking and olive oil production. The estate has 25 hectares of vineyards and 7 hectares of olive groves. The focus is on indigenous varieties like Refošk and Malvasia, as well as international grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. The vineyards are trained using the Guyot system, with approximately 4,000 vines per hectare. What all vineyards have in common are flysch, sandy soil, and the magical influence of the Mediterranean. The vineyards range from 10 to 50 years old. The winery blends traditional techniques with modern technology and offers tastings and other experiences. Since 2000, Santomas winery has collaborated with French enologist Claude Gross, who is employed as an external consultant. Together with chief enologist Uroš Bolčina, they coordinate the process of vindication. Uroš Bolčina brought a fresh take on winemaking to Santomas, intertwining our long-standing tradition with his state-of-the-art approach. His bold, original innovations enriched and refreshed our whole wine collection. Santomas wines are sustainably produced as we adhere to the principles of integrated production of grapes and holistic approach with minimal use of sulfur yields organic, biodynamic wines.

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