Collection: Klinec

Klinec is a multi-generational family winery in the heart of Medana, Goriška Brda (Slovenian Collio), owned today by Aleks Klinec, who represents the fourth generation of winemakers. The estate—about 6–7 hectares of terraced vineyards planted on mineral-rich “ponka” soils of sandstone and marl—has been farmed organically and biodynamically, supporting a living ecosystem that includes free-range animals, composting, and minimal vineyard disturbance.

Aleks is a pioneer of Slovenia’s natural wine movement, crafting expressive skin-contact whites and thoughtfully restrained reds. Fermentations are spontaneous, macerations are extended, and aging happens in acacia, mulberry, cherry, oak (and sometimes concrete), often over multiple years. The wines emerge unfiltered, with minimal sulfur and deep layers of saline minerality, texture, and soulful personality.

Klinec’s wines stand out for their raw energy, clarity of terroir, and a certain “living” presence—wines that vividly embody place, tradition, and a resolute creative vision.