Podravina, Agricultural region along Drava River, Slovenia
Podravina is an agricultural region in eastern Slovenia characterized by vineyards, grain fields, and orchards shaped by the Drava Valley. The flat landscape with fertile soils spans several districts and connects traditional villages with modern farming areas.
This region formed as the Drava Banovina administrative unit in the 1920s and experienced several political changes before becoming part of modern Slovenia. Viticulture developed over centuries under different rulers and remains central to the region's identity today.
The local wine tradition shapes daily life here, with family farms passing down growing methods across generations and hosting visitors for tastings. Wine festivals and vineyard gatherings are central to how people celebrate their connection to the land.
Visiting works best during warmer months when farms and wineries are open and offer tastings. Major towns like Maribor and Ptuj serve as good starting points for exploring the surrounding vineyards and villages.
Beneath Maribor lies a network of historic wine cellars with underground tunnels used for aging wine for generations. These passages remain accessible to visitors and show how local producers have stored and matured wines for about 800 years.
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