Slovenia

Matthew's World of Wine and Drink

First episode on the wines of the Balkan States, starting with Slovenia, a country with lots of connections with neighbouring regions of Friuli in north-east Italy and Steirmark in southern Austria. The climate changes from Mediterranean on the coast to continental further inland, leading to a variety of styles. There's also the tradition of skin-contact white wines, which has been influential around the world. A country whose wines are well worth exploring.