For countless generations the Čok family has been producing fine wine and olive oil in the small hilltop town of Plavje near the present-day border between Italy and Slovenia. Their clean, clear and uniquely cut labels have always caught our eye at the various wine festivals we attend each year, and also indicative of the refreshing, elegant wines contained within the bottles. Preferring to keep production small and focussed, two wines account for the majority of the output here, Malvasia and Refosco - both of which are typical of the region. The former is a straw-coloured white with a fresh bouquet reminiscent of apples, pears and acacia flowers, which makes an excellent accompaniment for seafood dish (undoubtedly one of the reasons it's so popular in these parts). While the latter, also known as 'black wine' (črno vino) due to it's intense deep colour, is known for it's berry-like aroma and goes great with cured meats and grilled dishes.