Cviček is a Slovenian wine from Dolenjska region. It is one of the rare examples which is made from both red and white grape varieties. At least four grapes are used in the production of Cviček—the most common option includes Žametovka, along with Kraljevina, Modra Frankinja (Blue Franconian), Laški rizling (Welschriesling), or other locally grown varieties.

Although these wines can differ in character, they are typically low in alcohol and residual sugar, pale red, fresh, easy-drinking, and approachable, while the aromas are vibrant and fruity. Because of its distinctive acidity, Cviček is a perfect complement to traditional Slovenian cuisine, and it goes exceptionally well with cold cuts, roasted meat, pork, cabbage, stews, and sausages.

Žametovka is believed to be a native Slovenian red-skinned grape. It is mostly cultivated in Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) and Styria. This late-ripening grape is rarely made into varietals, and it is usually used in blends, the most prominent being Cviček from Dolenjska.

The wines produced from Žametovka are typically pale in color, light, fresh, and high in acidity with distinctive raspberry flavors. Žametovka is one of the oldest grape varieties grown in Slovenia, and the Guinness Book of Records has estimated one Žametovka vine from Maribor as the oldest living specimen of cultivated grapevine.

Pinela is a grape whose origin has not yet been thoroughly explained. Although it is often said to be a native Slovenian grape that originated in Vipava, it is also likely that it might be the same as Pinella—a variety from the Friuli region of Italy.

In Slovenia, Pinela was often used in blends, but it has proven to be an excellent choice for varietal wines. These varietals are usually pale golden, medium to full-bodied, mineral, fresh, and crisp. Typical aromas include floral and fruity notes reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit, as well as stone fruit and dry flowers. 

Refošk is a red grape variety cultivated in Slovenia. The grape is mainly classified as one of the varieties of Refosco—a large group of distinct grape varieties that share some common characteristics and which probably originated in Italy.

Slovenian Refošk is mainly found in the Primorska region (Slovene Littoral). The wines have a distinctive dark color and a fruity aroma reminiscent of raspberries and blueberries. They also may have a subtle herbal note and a pleasantly bitter flavor. 

Zelèn is a Slovenian white grape variety that is mainly planted in Vipava Valley. The grape was virtually non-existent until the early 2000s, when several producers saw its potential as an excellent native grape that can produce aromatic white wines.

Zelèn-based wines are fresh and harmonious, with a distinctive fruity, floral, and herbal aroma reminiscent of white-fleshed fruit. On the palate, the wine is soft and round, perfectly complemented with well-balanced acidity. These wines would ideally pair with seafood, pork, veal, and poultry. Zelèn literally translates as green—a name that was supposedly given because of its green hue.