Fiona Beckett about a previous vintage; ‘Although it’s dry, it has a floral character I haven’t quite come across anywhere else. I’m wondering if it’s a special Slovenian strain of the variety that makes it especially charming. Or maybe it’s just the ripeness. It would make the perfect aperitif but would also be lovely with light food like a chicken or prawn salad.'

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.