St Martin’s Day experiences in Brežice: open wine cellars, wine stories and seasonal cuisine

Visitors can explore wine cellars and the unique sandstone caves known as repnice, join a guided tour or enjoy a special St Martin’s Day menu.

Open wine cellars in Bizeljsko

Winemakers in Bizeljsko will open their cellars on Saturday and Sunday, 7 and 8 November, and again on Saturday and Sunday, 14 and 15 November. Visits will take place between 10 am and 5 pm. Each tasting includes five wines and a snack. The price is €20 per person.

Participating hosts include Vinska klet Pinterič, Winery Mihelin, Hiša pesmi in vina Sagmeister, Repnica Najger, Penine Istenič and several other cellars and winemakers from Bizeljsko. As the selection varies by day, the full schedule and contact numbers for bookings are available in the programme on the Visit Brežice website. Please contact your chosen winemaker to book at least 48 hours in advance.

Hribček pesmi in modrosti (Hill of Songs and Wisdom)

A guided tour with a local tourist guide and a tasting will take place in Bizeljsko on Saturday, 14 November, at 3 pm. The experience begins at St Lawrence’s Church and costs €18. Advance booking is required at info@visitbrezice.si.

St Martin’s Day delicacies at Mokrice Castle and Pri Martinovih

Mokrice Castle will offer a special St Martin’s Day menu throughout November. The price is €42. To book, call +386 51 607 687.

From 6 to 15 November, Turistična kmetija Pri Martinovih will serve St Martin’s Day lunches and dinners featuring a four-course menu. The price is €28. For information and bookings, call +386 41 381 271 or email info@martinovi.com.

The St Martin’s Day experiences invite visitors to discover local wines, stories and hospitality in Bizeljsko and across the Brežice destination. The full programme and schedule of open cellars are available on the Visit Brežice website.

The Ministry of Health warns: Alcohol consumption can be harmful to your health.