ACI URBAJS

SLOVENIA | ŠTAJERSKA

Aci Urbajs’ first insight to the art of winemaking was in 1969 when his parents bought a small parcel of an old vineyard. While learning under the wing of his father, he developed an affinity towards nature. He understood the responsibility that growers carry in treating the soil and handling the grapes. Following his passion, he moved to an old cottage on the hill of Rifnik, after graduating from University. There, he expanded his knowledge and experience by working on a 1ha abandoned vineyard.

A strong advocate for nature-friendly viticulture, Aci does not use any chemicals. Instead, he enhances biodiversity by keeping horses and using only natural resources to protect the vineyard.

Aci discovered the methods of biodynamics in 1998 through his agriculture research. As a result, he started making wine without sulphur. Working only by hand with the help of his family, he cultivates old vines of Kerner, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Blaufrankisch. He believes his hands-off approach to making wine, is the only way in which nature is brought to life.