Štajerska Slovenija  is a cool climate region at the border of eastern Alps foothills and Pannonian Plain. This 100% Pinot Noir comes from Jeruzalem vineyards which were planted in 2009 and 2013 with Dijon clone 777. The are handpicked in 12 kg bins and undergo 3 days of cold soaking before fermentation. Malolactic fermentation follows, then racking into 3-5 year-old barrels for one year.

Verus was founded by three friends and winegrowers: Rajko Žličar, Danilo Šnajder and Božidar Grabovac. They opened a wine cellar on the premises of a former bakery in the spring of 2007. “Verus” means true, real, actual, as well as honest, genuine, unpretentious, fair. They, like us, strive to have this kind of attitude towards everyone and hope that their wines exhibit the same qualities. Verus vineyards are located in eastern Slovenia, in the winegrowing region of Styria. They extend between the rivers Drava and Mura, and the towns of Ormož and Ljutomer. In this diverse, dynamic and exceptionally picturesque landscape they cultivate 25ha of vineyards in carefully selected sites.