Gravner
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Josko Gravner is the godfather of the modern orange wine movement. After visiting Georgia in 2000, he abandoned stainless steel and began fermenting Ribolla Gialla in buried Georgian qvevri (clay vessels). His wines spend months on skins and years in large casks, emerging as deeply amber, tannic whites of extraordinary depth. The tiny cellar in Oslavia is a pilgrimage site.
Why It's a Hidden Gem
The birthplace of the modern orange wine movement — Gravner's qvevri cellar in a Slovenian border village is wine's most important pilgrimage.
Wines
Wine Styles
Standout Bottles
- Ribolla
- Breg
Tags
Location
Località Lenzuolo Bianco 9, 34170 Oslavia, Gorizia, Italy
Practical Info
Appointment
Hours
[TBD] — by appointment only
Tasting
From €undefined+
Languages
Italian, Slovenian, English
Address
Località Lenzuolo Bianco 9, 34170 Oslavia, Gorizia, Italy
Website
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