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Wine Heaven of Slovenian Jerusalem

If you are looking for the perfect weekend getaway that combines top-notch wines, fabulous vineyards, great food, and heritage, then Jerusalem, Slovenia, should be high on your travel list. This picturesque wine-growing region in eastern Slovenia has become increasingly popular among Croatian travelers in recent years, and for a very simple reason – it offers an authentic wine-and-gastronomy experience at affordable prices, without the crowds and tourist hustle and bustle. Th

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jun 65 min read

New Champions of Graševina in Kutjevo

Organized by the Kutjevački Vinari Association, an expert evaluation of Graševina wines, the most common wine variety in Croatia, was held on May 15, 2026, at the Kutjevački podrum restaurant. The evaluation brought together oenologists and wine experts who, divided into three committees with seven members each, evaluated wines from different Croatian vineyards. The work of the committees was carried out under the expert guidance of the president of the evaluation committee,

Tomislav Radić

Jun 52 min read

Winery Bolfan - the pinnacle of wine pleasure

The winery overlooks the four highest peaks of Central Croatia: Ivančica, Medvednica, Kalnik, Strahinjčica. The cellars and the wine cellar are located at the very top, at 350 m above sea level. A breeze from Ivančica and Strahinjčica constantly flows through the vineyards, creating healthy conditions for organic grape growing. Since 2009, grapevines have been grown under an ECO certificate. Grapes have been grown in and around the winery since ancient times, dating back to R

Tomislav Radić

Jun 42 min read

32nd Wine with the Spoon blended top cuisine with carefully chosen wine

The thirty-second edition of the wine-gastro project Wine with a Spoon was held in Zagreb, at the famous Gallo restaurant, owned by Iva and Renato Tomlinović. Gallo is renowned as one of the must-see places on the Zagreb gastronomic scene, known for its elegant ambiance, refined Mediterranean cuisine, and carefully designed dishes that combine local ingredients and a modern approach to cooking, which is taken care of by chef Siniša Jevrosimov. Special emphasis is placed on th

Mustafa Topčagić

Jun 47 min read

32nd Vinistra revealed the future

While the rest of Croatia is clearing vineyards, Istria is proudly planting them, and with more enthusiasm than ever. Last year alone, 80 new hectares of vines sprouted on the peninsula. This was the starting point for the 32nd Vinistra, held from 8 to 10 May 2026 in Poreč's "space" hall Žatika. More than 10,000 visitors from all over the world strolled among 130 exhibitors, but all eyes were on the centerpiece. Not because of the champions, although there were five champions

Matija Jagodin

Jun 42 min read

Hercegovinavino - Leader in Quality

In Zagreb, the wines of the Hercegovina company from Mostar were presented at the workshop "Time is FOR..." at the premises of HKD Napredak. Hercegovina, together with the Čitluk winery, is the largest winery in Herzegovina and the whole of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over 3 million liters of wine are produced annually on about 350 hectares. The most famous vineyard is in Blizanci near Čitluk, where the Žilavka grape variety grows. Over 100 hectares have been planted there, and s

Vjeko Madunić

Jun 34 min read

Bruno Ferenac – Both Hands in the Air!

The title may seem a little unclear at first. It comes from the end of the workshop “Vrijeme je ZA…” held at HKD Napredak under the sommelier guidance of Darko Lugarić. He asked those present to raise one hand for Malvasia or for the red varieties being presented, in order to see which colour or variety had more supporters. At one moment, we all had both hands in the air—meaning that Bruno Ferenac’s wines are inseparable in terms of quality; in other words, they are all excel

Vjeko Madunić

Apr 284 min read

Međimurje Delighted International Oenologists

From 7 to 9 April 2026, Croatia hosted the prestigious international wine competition Sauvignon Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for the very first time. On the final day, 9 April, the international judges travelled to Međimurje, a region that in recent years has been steadily strengthening its identity on the European wine map. Their first stop was Mađerkin Breg, a viewpoint offering sweeping views of the vineyards that shape both the landscape and the character of

Tomislav Radić

Apr 281 min read

Kleščec and Nero di Troia – Flagship Wines of Bužić and Dieci Terre Wineries

At this Tuesday’s promotional wine workshop “Vrijeme je ZA…”, the young winemaker Denis Bužić from Križevci was the featured guest, while in the second part four wines from Puglia were presented by winery owner Francesco Ruscino. I will proceed in the order of tasting, as we first sampled four wines from the Prigorje area around Križevci. Denis Bužić graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture in Zagreb in 2011, becoming an agricultural engineer specialising in what he jokingly

Vjeko Madunić

Apr 175 min read

Wines of Bregovita Hrvatska

Winemakers and winegrowers of Bregovita Hrvatska are proud to present wines made from more than twenty grape varieties. Alongside single-varietal wines, they also produce blends, predicate wines, and aromatised wines. They take particular pride in the richness of their varieties and wine styles. At BregPremier in Zagreb on 23 March 2026 – a tasting of new wines from Bregovita Hrvatska – they emphasised that they aim to conquer the market not through quantity, but through qual

Tomislav Radić

Apr 173 min read

A Modern Third-Generation Winery – Ferenac

Historically, the Ferenci/Ferenzi family is mentioned as far back as 1688, when the ancestors of Giulio Ferenac arrived in what is now Istria from the Venetian region. Vine cultivation continued through dozens of generations, and by the late 1980s more serious market-oriented production was initiated by Marčelo (the grandfather) and Giulio (the father) of Marijana Ferenac, who is today increasingly taking care of the winery alongside her father. Marijana Ferenac graduated in

Vjeko Madunić

Apr 134 min read

Nofta – A Small Winery with a Personal Signature

The Nofta vineyard and winery are located on Martinkovec Hill in Varaždinske Toplice. Tomislav Nofta’s family has been cultivating vines since the middle of the last century, and around twenty years ago they began planting new vineyards, which over the past five years have expanded to one hectare. Nofta is a small winery with clearly defined priorities. For spouses Daniela and Tomislav, viticulture is more than a hobby yet less than a full-time profession; both are employed a

Vjeko Madunić

Apr 134 min read

Graševina of Slavonia and Croatian Podunavlje on VINART Grand Tasting

The eleventh edition of VINART Grand Tasting 2026, held on 6 and 7 March 2026 at Lauba in Zagreb, brought together 140 wineries, including 16 from Slavonia and the Croatian Danube region. These wineries are members of the regional association Graševina Croatica and included Adžić Vina, Vino Buhač, Vinarija Danubio, Enosophia, Galić Vina, Iločki podrumi, Vina Jakob, Vina Jakovac, K55 – Vinarija & destilerija, Krauthaker, Vinarija Kutjevo, Vina Markota, Vinarija Perak, Royal Hi

Tomislav Radić

Mar 302 min read

Silent heroes of Zagorje's vineyards

The launch of the book Wine Stories: Hrvatsko Zagorje took place on 23 February 2025 at the Hotel Matija Gubec. The project was initiated by Krapina-Zagorje County, which commissioned wine writer Željko Garmaz to document the stories of the region’s most renowned winemakers. The event brought together winemakers featured in the book, as well as representatives of local wine and viticulture associations. The gathering was opened with welcome remarks by County Prefect Željko Ko

Tomislav Radić

Mar 303 min read

Labin Terroir of Lari Juričić

In 2008, Lari Juričić and his family decided to prepare predominantly rocky land with brown soil in the village of Bartići, near Labin. They cleared the terrain, mulched it, and planted their first vines: half a hectare of Malvasia and the same amount of Teran. Today, with new plantings, they cultivate around 3.5 hectares (6,000 Malvasia vines, about 4,000 Teran, 3,000 Merlot, 2,000 Chardonnay, and some Muscat Blanc). We learned that they plan to plant an additional two hecta

Vjeko Madunić

Mar 304 min read

Aleksandrović - The Grand Wine Story of Šumadija

In Zagreb, at the Czech House, one of Serbia’s most significant wineries, owned by Božidar Aleksandrović, was presented. The winery is located in the village of Vinča in the Šumadija region. Those attending the presentation included winemaker Božo Aleksandrović, Jelisaveta Aleksandrović, Marketing Director, and Uroš Kostić, Sales Director. More on the presentation itself follows later in the text. That region, with the town of Topola at its centre, was an important hub of Ser

Vjeko Madunić

Dec 29, 20257 min read

Mala Riba on Zagreb's Sea

The final “Wine by the Spoon” event of the year, now in its 28th edition, was held on Zagreb’s very own sea – Lake Jarun – at the restaurant Mala riba. There, just as in the Adriatic Sea, the young manager Karla Mikičić navigates brilliantly. Fourteen years ago, her family, together with the Nikolac family, opened the tavern of the same name in Matulji near Opatija. The business in Matulji is running smoothly, so they decided to expand to Zagreb, where, since opening in June,

Mustafa Topčagić

Dec 11, 20255 min read

Knin makes its wine scene

Burnum is an ancient and highly significant Roman fortified camp located in the village of Ivoševci, in the wider Knin area. Referring to this important archaeological site, which is at least fifteen centuries old (it is known that the 20th and later the 11th Roman Legions were stationed here, and an aqueduct stretching 32 kilometres from the springs in Plavno Field to the camp was built), the founders of the winery chose this very name. The remnants of Burnum, in the form of

Vjeko Madunić

Dec 10, 20254 min read

Horizons and Vertikales of the Vislander Wine

That the four seasons can be recognised in the Plavac wines of the Vis winery Vislander, made from four vineyard sites, was demonstrated through a comparative tasting of the 2021 and 2019 vintages. From the sandy site of Ljubišće, the 2021 vintage produced a spring-like Plavac with a fruity aroma dominated by the varietal plum note and a pleasing mineral freshness. On Voščice, where sand is mixed with red soil and yields are slightly higher, the 2021 Plavac is lighter in body

Tomislav Radić

Dec 3, 20253 min read

Bugava - Tasting of Young Wines of Vis

On Saturday, 25 October 2025, as part of Sabatina in Podšpilje on the island of Vis, a professional tasting of young Vugava wines, “Bugava 2025 Wine Tasting”, was held as part of the project “Wine Trails of the Island of Vis”. The project promotes the island’s wine route and is carried out by the Tourist Board of the Town of Vis, the Tourist Board of the Town of Komiža and the UNESCO Global Geopark Vis Archipelago, with the support of the Tourist Board of the Split-Dalmatia C

Tomislav Radić

Nov 28, 20254 min read