Liquid Treasure from the Golden Hill: Tasting Eight Centuries at Zlati Grič

SLOVENSKE KONJICE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Liquid Treasure from the Golden Hill: Tasting Eight Centuries at Zlati Grič

A guided two-hour visit to the Zlati Grič vineyard mansion that combines panoramic vineyard views, a modern underground wine cellar and a tasting of award-winning wines paired with local dishes—this guide explains what to expect and how the visit delivers a condensed history of winemaking in the region.

Liquid Treasure from the Golden Hill: Tasting Eight Centuries at Zlati Grič.

Duration
2 hours
Location
Slovenske Konjice
Operator
Slovenia Historic Towns
Category
Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Perched on an idyllic vineyard slope above Slovenske Konjice, the Zlati Grič manor is both an architectural landmark and a living wine story: enter the 15th‑century vineyard mansion, descend into a contemporary cellar built into the earth with a grass‑covered roof, and taste fresh, mature and sparkling wines while learning eight centuries of local winemaking history.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PLACE

Zlati Grič manor and vineyard views

An architecturally characteristic manor house sits on a golden hill above town, offering broad views across the vines down to Slovenske Konjice and lying close to an attractive nearby golf course.

THE CELLAR

A modern underground cellar carved into the slope

The site includes one of the region's most modern cellars: dug into the ground with a vegetated, grass‑covered roof, it is designed to house and present wines in contemporary conditions beneath the vineyard.

THE TASTE

Award‑winning wines paired with local dishes

On the tasting you sample selected award‑winning fresh, mature and sparkling wines alongside typical local delicacies while the guide unspools stories of eight centuries of regional wine production.

What the day feels like

What the two‑hour visit feels like

This two‑hour guided experience moves from the manor’s terrace views across the vines, through rooms that recall long local winemaking traditions, down into a state‑of‑the‑art subterranean cellar, and concludes with a focused tasting of selected wines matched to regional dishes—an intense, grounded introduction to one of Slovenia’s premier wine‑growing areas.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this visit suits (and the practical limit to consider).

1
Small groupsA good match—this guided tasting requires a minimum of two participants, making it well suited to pairs and small groups.
2
CouplesCouples fit naturally within the tour's minimum‑participant requirement and the compact, two‑hour format.
3
Solo travelersSolo travelers should note the stated minimum of two participants when booking; confirm whether single bookings are combined with others or require a second guest.
4
Wine and food enthusiastsIdeal for wine lovers interested in tasting award‑winning wines and sampling regional dishes, while learning the area's winemaking history—booking must meet the minimum participant requirement.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

Approximately 2 hours.

Meeting point

Zlati Grič, Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia.

Group size requirement

The tour specifies a minimum of two participants.

What to expect / gear

The provided trip details describe cellar visits and tastings but do not list special gear requirements.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the tour take?

The guided visit lasts about 2 hours.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Zlati Grič in Slovenske Konjice, Slovenia.

What does the tour include?

A visit to the Zlati Grič manor, a tour of the modern underground cellar, a guided narrative of eight centuries of local winemaking, and a tasting of selected award‑winning wines accompanied by typical local dishes.

Is there a minimum number of participants?

Yes; the tour listing specifies a minimum of two participants.

Can I stay at Zlati Grič?

The trip description notes the manor can be chosen for a stay and that stays can be enriched with experiences in the modern cellar.

Are special clothing or gear required for the cellar visit?

The provided details do not list specific gear requirements for the visit.