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Santomas wines
The Santomas winery belongs to the wine-growing subregion Slovenian Istria, which comprises of vineyards located mostly in the hills above the Slovenian coast.
Predominantly, we focus on the production of native grape varieties, such as refošk/refosco and Istrian malvasia, which are also the most popular wines in this area.
We produce about 80,000 bottles of premium quality wine per year. In case of exceptional vintages, we also bottle rehoboam bottles (4.5 liters), in which the best wine from the Santomas cellar—Grande cuvée—is then aged.
The Santomas brand offers two premium wine ranges, enabling both the wine lover and the wine connoisseur to find something to their taste.
Wine cellar
Since 2000, Santomas winery has collaborated with French enologist Claude Gross, who is employed as an external consultant. Together with our chief enologist Uroš Bolčina, they coordinate the process of typification, staying on top of the wine trends and cutting-edge industry practices in Slovenia and abroad.
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. Our holistic approach with minimal use of sulfur yields organic, biodynamic wines.
Vineyards
Currently, we cultivate 25 ha (about 62 acres) of vineyards in various locations in Slovenian Istria. Each location has its own characteristics (soil, altitude, humidity, proximity to the sea, sun exposure, etc.), which results in unique microclimate and thus ensures the specific character of the crop from each location. What all vineyards have in common is flysch, sandy soil, and the magical influence of the Mediterranean.
The vineyards range in age from 10 to 50 years old. The grape vines reach about 70 cm in height and are trained according to the Guyot system (single and double guyot). With the distance between individual vines being 70 to 100 centimeters, the approximate planting density is about 4,000 vines per hectare.
Varieties
At Santomas winery, we mostly grow the native varieties of Slovenian Istria – refošk/refosco and Istrian malvasia. Among the international varieties in our vineyards, you will find merlot, cabernet sauvignon and syrah.
Wine tasting
Wine tastings take place in the tasting room of the Santomas winery. The beautifully furnished space where modern features intertwine with traditional Istrian elements creates a warm and cozy ambient for the perfect wine tasting experience; meanwhile our wines liven up your senses and delight your soul. To make the most out of your adventure in the world of wine, we would love to show you the property and let you immerse yourself in the story of the Glavina family.
At the Santomas estate, we can also organize lunch or dinner with a guided tasting of our wines. We organize receptions for business partners, concerts, or private gatherings, as well as smaller seminars and congresses.
Let us know your wishes and we can adjust the tasting especially for you. Tasting can be organized for 1–70 guests. Please make an appointment in advance via email events@santomas.si or call us at +386 40 792 785.
Where can you find us?
Šmarje 10, 6274 Šmarje, Slovenska Istra, Slovenija | Tel.: +386 40 792 785 | Email: info@santomas.si
