Wine Selections From The Alps To The Adriatic
Central Europe, Southeastern Europe, the Balkans, ex-Yugoslavia - however one chooses to refer to this area - it is an encaptivating and pivotal part of Europe with a culturally diverse history, dramatic landscapes, eclectic cuisines, and rich winemaking traditions. Situated right in the center of Europe, between the Alps, the Adriatic Sea and the Pannonian Plains, this entire region (approximately the size of Virginia) possesses a wildly unique variety of microclimates, soils and indigenous grapes. Our mission is to explore the culmination of all these attributes in bottle form.
Since the early 1990s, ex-Yugoslavia countries have re-emerged onto the global wine scene, asserting themselves through the work of passionate winemakers showcasing the nature and the thriving local winemaking culture. We are committed to representing these producers in the US and maintaining a focused regional portfolio that delivers authentic wines at approachable prices, so that more Americans can have the incredible experience of exploring these hidden gems of wines from Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia and beyond.
Healthy Farming & Vineyards
The wines we select speak for the indigenous grapes and winemaking traditions of the region through the diligent care of our producers tending these vineyards. Great wine starts with great grapes! We strive to find healthy vineyards of vivacity and grapes of purity through all levels of sustainable, organic, and biodynamic farming that are grown to their most authentic form to express terroir and balance in their wines.
Minimal Intervention
The wines we import undergo minimal manipulation from the vine to the bottle. We believe that natural fermentation and minimal intervention in the winery result in wines with more character, complexity, and authentic expression. As in all aspects in life, we embrace balance. We are excited about the revival of ancient winemaking techniques, while also valuing modern technology.
Authenticity
We import the wines that showcase their terroir and stand out as uniquely specific to their origin. This small part of Southeastern Europe between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea packs a variety of cultures, culinary traditions and distinct microclimates which produce authentic wines from a wide variety of indigenous grapes.
The Happening
