Vinakoper, Koper

The vineyard occupies an important place in the agricultural sector in Slovenian Istria and Vinakoper is undoubtedly one of the main players. Advantage: a winery is open on a daily basis, with tasting possible, which is not necessarily the case with small producers (for whom knocking on the door is perhaps less obvious). The winery in question in very well laid out and the different vintages pleasantly presented. But to say that the welcome is warm would be a lie. We are basically in a shop and, if tasting is possible, it is through a "machine" for which you have to buy a voucher. So many euros the tasting of as many vintages (non-deductible amount of your purchases, it seems). In itself, why not? But it lacks a bit of spontaneity and warmth. Especially when one of the employees really seems to be making the head... We also paid a visit to the Vinakras winery (in the Karst region), and the comparison is not in Vinakoper's favour... In conclusion: do not hesitate to go, for the wines, but if you expect to cut a bavette with a artisan winemaker, you will be at your expense.