The biggest wine festival in Slovenia „Vinska Vigred“ will take place from 20th to 22nd of May 2016 in Metlika.
During more than three decades, this festival of award-winning wines, delicacies of Bela krajina, and the promotion of ethnological curiosities and cultural achievements, has become firmly established among Slovenian tourist events, as it is visited every year by over 20 thousand guests.
Vinska vigred, which has evolved from wine assessments, every year starts with the event called Borza vin (Wine Exchange). Award-winning wines of Bela krajina are presented to caterers from all over Slovenia. A special place is given to predicates that win visible acknowledgements at international competitions.
On Friday, there is coronation of the Queen of Metliška črnina and the award of champion wines organised. The next day there is live music and folklore performance, degustation of traditional food of Bela krajina and tasting best wine of this region. Sunday is family day with numerous activities and workshops that are tailored to children, families and everyone else. Therefore, a sport event is organised in the old town centre and the evening is reserved for country music, pop and rock bands performance.
Vinska vigred is a great opportunity to promote Metlika and the development of wine growing and tourism in Bela krajina. It offers relaxation and enjoyment in numerous interesting events that are carefully prepared each year on the sunny side of Gorjanci Mountains.