My partner & I are in the process of buying a couple of houses with smallish vineyards in Slovenia. We are hoping to get some locals to cultivate our vines and make the wine for us to share (we'd get a smaller percentage) & to show us the ropes so we can eventually take it all on ourselves. Has anyone had experience of doing this and if so how did it work out having someone else manage the vines for you? Also, can anyone recommend a beginners guide to viniculture?
Any thoughts gratefully received.