Sanctum 3-Pack | Natural Wine from Štajerska, Slovenia

Sanctum 3-Pack | Natural Wine from Štajerska, Slovenia

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A three-bottle introduction to Sanctum, a family-run winery working on the steep, marl-rich slopes of Lipoglav in northeastern Slovenia.

The Podkubovšek family draws on a local winemaking history that dates back to the 12th century, when Carthusian monks planted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the region. Today, Sanctum continues that tradition through hand-harvesting, native yeast fermentation, patient aging, and minimal intervention in the cellar.

This pack moves from a focused, mineral-driven Chardonnay to two expressive cool-climate reds, offering a closer look at the varieties and hillside vineyards of Štajerska.

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About the Winemaker

Sanctum

In the mid-12th century French Carthusian monks settled in this northeast region of Slovenia and planted it with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. The Podkubovšek family, starting with Vlado and his son, Marko, has always cherished and been proud of this local heritage, hence the fact that all of their wines are made in a traditional style, where the vines and the microclimate speak for themselves. All of the grapes are strictly hand-picked on steep marl-rich slopes of up to 45°, and vinified with minimal intervention in the winemaking process. - Sanctum

Sanctum

About the Region

Primorje, Slovenia

Primorje, situated along the Adriatic coast of Croatia, is a region of stunning beauty and rich winemaking heritage that has increasingly embraced natural winemaking practices. With its Mediterranean climate, diverse terroir, and proximity to the sea, Primorje offers ideal conditions for cultivating indigenous grape varieties such as Malvazija Istarska and Teran. Winemakers here are dedicated to sustainable viticulture, employing organic and biodynamic farming methods to nurture the vines and preserve the health of the land. In the cellar, minimal intervention is paramount, with spontaneous fermentations and aging in neutral vessels allowing the true expression of the grapes and terroir to shine through. The resulting natural wines from Primorje are a reflection of the region's pristine beauty and rich winemaking tradition, with their vibrant flavors, elegant textures, and a sense of place that captures the essence of Croatia's coastal charm.

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About Natural Wine

Great question! There are a lot of definitions for natural wine with the main term you'll hear being that it has had minimal intervention. To be more specific, our definition is that the wine must first be sustainably farmed, which typically means it was organically or biodynamically farmed.

Then, in the cellar the natural winemaking process has some differences as well! The wine is typically unfined, unfiltered, and goes through spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. If you want to know more about what natural wine is, we have an entire guide under our reference section!

The short answer is that natural wine can taste like any other kind of conventional wine (we like to call these stealth natural wines) or it can taste quite a bit different, as production methods can vary and potentially be lighter, or in a style you've never had before (like orange, pet-nat or amphora).

The natural wine community is also more accepting of some qualities in wines that conventional would consider a flaw, like Brett, some oxidation, or volatile acidity. We would consider these in high amounts to also be a flaw, but in many cases a touch of these qualities can ultimately improve their flavor and texture and be happily accepted in a natural wine.

To find out more about what natural wine tastes like, check out our full blog and podcast on the topic here.

The short answer is, no! But many are. Glou-glou describes winesthat are easily chuggable, impossible to put the glass down, and seductively delicious! They tend to be young and fresh, designed to be drunk early with an average ABV of around 10%. Check out different styles or glou glou natural wine here on our site.