We write our stories in wines, not in ink.
We believe that the key to producing excellent wines is to carefully observe the soil, the sun and follow the cycle of life, that never ceases to amaze us.
Kristančič Pavó Red, 2009
"This is A ground-breaking award for Slovenia: the country’s first-ever Regional Trophy for a red wine."
Kristančič Chardonnay Pavó 2020
won a GOLD MEDAL and became one of the World's 10 best Chardonnay
Kristančič Pavó Red, 2009
"This is A ground-breaking award for Slovenia: the country’s first-ever Regional Trophy for a red wine."
Our wines are the product of hard work, years of experience and extensive knowledge.
There are six product lines: Classic, Pavó, Artwork, Curioso and Medana.
While they are very different from each other, they also share the characteristics that make our wines so distinctive. This variety means that we are able to accommodate all enthusiasts, from those just starting out to experienced connoisseurs.
All our wines are dry, young and fresh, yet they offer a full, harmonious mouth-feel, with just the right amount of acidity.
Time has been seeping into the gentle curves of our vineyards,
ever since our grandparents began working the soil.
The estate, whose activities initially ranged from viticulture to fruit growing, was run by grandfather Silvio. Later, his son Dušan took over the reins and opened up new horizons, focusing primarily on viticulture and wine production.
His dedication and vision meant that soon the vast majority of the estate was dedicated to winemaking. It was that dedication and vision that lead him to establish his own brand in the early 80s, a formidable effort in the erstwhile political environmen. In 1983 the Kristančič homestead was expanded with a new wine cellar, in which both wines and daring new ideas started to mature.
One of these daring ideas lead Dušan and five other winemakers from Medana to form an association called “Brajda”. “Brajda” (meaning vineyard in local dialect) was more than just an association, it was a vision of transforming Brda into what they are today: a unique area, a terroir in the most primeval sense of the word, dedicated to winemaking and producing excellent wines.
Marko, Dušan’s son, thoughtfully carries on the family tradition, adding his unique character to each wine. He leads the production of elegant and structured wines, primarily red, with great dedication, respecting the long-standing tradition and knowledge passed down through generations.
It was in 1989, when we first bottled the wine ourselves, that the ideas took on a concrete form. Only a year later, our bottles were already displaying the now characteristic peacock design, and in 1991, the label received the prestigious Cordon d'Excellence award.
It only took us two more years to confirm yet again that we were on the right track. In 1993, at the 39th International winemaking fair in Ljubljana, our 1992 Chardonnay received the grand medal of honour and the title of champion - a first for independent winemakers.
From then on, we write our stories not in ink, but in wine.