Brežice: To the cellar of mother Earth

Degustation at the bottom of the Pannonian Sea

Where there was once a sea in prehistoric times, farmers in previous centuries dug tunnels into the quartz sand. In them they kept turnips and other farm produce. The turnip caves (repnice) eventually ceased to be used, but then these spaces with their constant temperature and perfect moisture were discovered by winemakers! Bizeljčan wine, which has a recognised traditional origin, “modra frankinja” (Blaufränkisch) with a high content of healthy resveratrol, and other wines are stored and matured by the Najger family in a turnip cave with several openings including one with natural occuring ceiling painting. In this unusual cellar, wine and homemade delicacies have an even more delicate flavour! 

The experience includes: 

• a presentation of the historical development and importance of turnip caves 
• a tour of turnip cave with several rooms (the first has a natural ceiling painting) 
• wine tasting (including Bizeljčan wines with a designation of recognised traditional origin)
• homemade cold cut tasting with meat from the indigenous Krško polje pig, cheese and homemade bread
• the chance to buy wines produced by the hosts