5 Top Slovenian Wines by Ales Kristancic

Ales Kristancic’s wines are available in the U.S., but they may require some hunting. One good resource for finding wines is the website wine-searcher.com.

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Wine Genius of Slovenia

1. 2007 Quattro Mani Toh-kai ($11)

Kristancic makes this affordable, earthy white at Movia for the well-known Italian wine importer Domaine Select Wine Estates.

2. 2006 Movia Pinot Grigio ($29)

Kristancic’s lightly honeyed Pinot Grigio is much more complex and powerful than most.

3. 2006 Movia Sauvignon ($29)

Long-lasting and silky, this Sauvignon—which undergoes extended aging in oak casks—offers lots of grapefruit and citrus peel.

4. 2004 Movia Pinot Nero ($34)

This Pinot Noir’s luscious depth is surprising given Brda’s cool climate; the flavor suggests black cherries and wild herbs.

5. 2003 Movia Cabernet Sauvignon ($39)

Minty black currant notes are at the core of this aromatic red, which is only released after lengthy barrel aging.

Published April 2009