: Category: Slovenia Wine Tours; Last Updated: 05 December 2023

Vipava Valley Foodie Tour

The dishes that are traditional specialties of the Vipava Valley.

Explore 2 carefully selected wineries of the region and meet the local winemakers

Wines from Vipava Valley and other regions from Slovenia

Experienced tour guide / driver

Sightseeing day tour a historically famous cultural Village

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Best Local Food + Wine Tasting Tour in Vipava Valley

Join us on a delicious journey through the flavors of the exclusive Vipava Valley Foodie Tour! Situated in the beautiful Slovenian countryside, this gastronomic adventure is a treat for the senses.

Program of Wine Tour:
Start of tour 10:00 AM
Transport we offer from: Vipava Valley Bus Station, Ljubljana City, Ljubljana Airport, Bled City, Trieste Airport Ronchi di Legionary Italy and Trieste City Centre in Italy
Meeting with the guide at Vipava Bus Station ( Glavni trg 5271 Vipava)
Visit 2 Wineries + Wine Tasting
Sightseeing a historically famous cultural monument village in the Vipava Valley Vipavski Križ
Lunch with the dishes that are traditional specialties of the Vipava Valley
18:00 End at transport back to your pick up Location

Most traditional dishes of
Vipava Valley are:

Dishes of Vipava Valley reflect the influence of nearby Italy while maintaining a distinctive Vipava Valley flavor. The emphasis on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients adds a wonderful touch to the culinary experience.

The dishes below are for informational purposes about traditional Vipava food, and are not all included in your tour. Please refer to your offer abut dishes.

Vipava Valley Jota

A sour turnip or sauerkraut stew with potatoes, beans, and a chunk of dried or smoked meat.

Ingredients:

Potatoes, water, turnip fermented in pomace, cooked brown beans, oil, onion, flour, salt, pepper

Serving:

We Serve the Jota hot, either on its own or with a slice of crusty bread.

Seasonal Mineštra and Vegetable Soups

Seasonal Mineštra is similar to minestrone, based on various seasonal vegetables. Among Vegetable Soups particularly popular are šelinka soup made with celery leaves and tubers, as well as a bean minestrone.

Ingredients, Selinka Soup:

Celeriac root, Olive oil, Celeriac leaves, Flour, Onion, Garlic, Breadcrumbs (fried in butter)

Serving:

We serve the Selinka soup hot, each guests have option to personalize their bowls with the suggested toppings

Vipava Valley Dry-Cured Ham (Prosciutto)

Meticulously wind-dried and served traditionally with home-baked white bread and wine.

Ingredients:

Fresh ham (pork leg), around 15-18 pounds, Coarse sea salt, Black pepper, coarsely ground

Slicing and Serving:

Once the ham has reached the desired maturity, it's ready to be sliced thinly. We serve the Vipava Valley Dry-Cured Ham (Prosciutto) on a platter with fresh bread and a glass of local wine.

Vipava Valley Štruklji

Rolled dumplings with a walnut, cottage cheese, raisin, and sugar filling. Historically served during grape harvest celebrations or village festivities.

Ingredients:

Flour, egg, water, salt, cottage cheese, walnuts, sugar, lemon, butter, Breadcrumbs (optional)

Serving:

Once cooked, we brush the Štruklji with melted butter, optionally we can sprinkle breadcrumbs sautéed in butter over the top for added flavor and texture and serve the Vipava Valley Štruklji warm

Strudel

A favorite dessert in the valley, with popular variants like cherry, apricot, peach, pear, plum, and apple. In late autumn, persimmon strudel is a delight.

Ingredients:

Flour, water, oil, salt, egg, Ffresh or canned fruit (cherry, apple, apricot, etc.), cinnamon, breadcrumbs, nuts (walnuts or almonds), butter, sugar

Serving:

We dust the top of the strudel with powdered sugar just before serving. Then serve warm, and optionally, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Homemade Bleki Pasta

Traditional rectangular noodles served with a simple tomato sauce or alongside meat dishes.

Ingredients:

Flour, eggs, salt, Water (if needed)

Serving:

We Serve the Homemade Bleki Pasta with your favorite sauce, whether it's a simple tomato sauce, a creamy Alfredo, or a hearty meat sauce. Could be add grated cheese or fresh herbs for extra flavor.

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Prices are on person they include transportation and service

for Vipava Valley Foodie Tour

Start from Vipava Valley

From Nova Gorica Hotels or Bus Station to starting point of Vipava Valley wine tour you will need 30 min so pick up of passengers will be as follow:

Pick Up from Nova Gorica:
Pick Up 9:30 AM
Address: Kidričeva ulica 22, 5000 Nova Gorica