Wine Cellar
Est. 1844
Wine
A Rare Legacy, Revived.
“I looked around and saw a courtyard adorned with carefully chosen plants, dominated by a magical, undoubtedly centuries-old tree. It was a mulberry of monstrous proportions.”
PikolitCabernet SauvignonMalvasiaRoséTeran
Heritage
The Heritage
Heritage Vineyards have been the heart of the historic Fabiani estate for centuries. The indigenous selected wine Picolit was popular and recognized even in Vienna. After a long hiatus, we are reviving the agricultural vineyard heritage of the estate with the production of the legendary indigenous Picolit wine and other recognized Karst wines and special sparkling wines.
In this, we were helped by the renowned winemaker Primož Štoka and his family. Together, we cleared overgrown agricultural land and planted 10,000 Picolit vines and other varieties on the excellent sunny slopes of the estate. The first ceremonial harvest of the indigenous Picolit wine, after a 70-year break in production, was in 2015, of which we are particularly proud.
180+Years of tradition
7,500Pikolit Vines
Production
Wine Today
Today, the vines are cultivated on 10 hectares of land. The low yield per Picolit vine gives the wine a selected and characteristic taste. Picolit Dry and the legendary liqueur wine Picolit Sweet. Excellent Rose and White sparkling wines in Magnum bottles are especially recognized at events. Light Malvasia and Rose, alongside the Selected Teran, complete the villa's selection. At Villa Fabiani, the harvest is a true celebration, a festival where every bunch is handled with special boutique care.
Great attention is paid to sorting and selecting grapes for drying, and the same care continues in the cellar. From the best grapes, we produce our sweet Picolit, while the remainder is used for the production of dry Picolit. The Table of Slovenian Wine Knights has its own "latnik of friendship" here, where all the vines of our Slovenia are gathered.
Sweet & DryPikolit
GrappaPikolit
Experiences
Experience the Harvest, the Estate's Greatest Festival
We believe wine should be lived, not just tasted. At Villa Fabiani, the bottle follows your mood:
01
The Faladur Tasting
Descend into our historic Faladur cellar, where in 1917 Emperor Karl and Field Marshal Svetozar Borojević toasted. Let our experts lead you through the scents of the Karst in a space where history was made.
02
The Vineyard Afternoon
Why stay indoors? Stroll among the vineyards or enjoy a chilled sparkling wine by the pool.
03
In-Room Indulgence
For those slow mornings or private evenings, our full collection is available to be served directly to your suite. Sip a glass of red by the stone walls of your residence and let the world outside disappear.
Our Vineyards
Our Vineyards
The estate’s sunlit slopes and iron-rich Karst soil create the ideal conditions for cultivating indigenous grape varieties with distinctive, concentrated character.
10
Hectares
10,000
Pikolit Vines
2015
First Harvest
Wine Shop
Bring the Estate Home
Gift vouchers, Magnum Rose sparkling wines, Picolit, and other offerings from Villa Fabiani. The story of Villa Fabiani does not end with your departure. Sparkling wines, wines, cosmetics, fragrances, local products from the Project Partnership, and other items can be purchased directly on the estate.
The Perfect Gift — A bottle of Pikolit is a piece of Slovenian history.
Worldwide Delivery — We can arrange for the delivery of your favorite vintages directly to your home, so you can taste the Karst anywhere in the world. Give a bottle of memory; give a bottle via a gift voucher as well.