Wine Stories

What is typical Dubrovnik – Croatian food to try while in Dubrovnik?
April 19, 2024

What is typical Dubrovnik – Croatian food to try while in Dubrovnik?

Step into a world of culinary delights as we explore the gastronomic treasures of Dubrovnik, Croatia. This coastal gem not only captivates with its historical charm but also beckons food enthusiasts with a diverse collection of flavors.

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Ston oysters
April 10, 2024

Ston oysters

Welcome to the world of Oysters , a culinary delight that puts Mali Ston, Croatia, on the map. Nestled along the picturesque coast, Mali Ston is a haven for seafood enthusiasts, and when it comes to culinary delights, one cannot overlook the gem of Mali Ston – its famed oysters.

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What wine to try while visiting Dubrovnik – Croatia?
February 8, 2024

What wine to try while visiting Dubrovnik – Croatia?

When in Dubrovnik, Croatia, you should definitely try some of the local wines, especially those from the nearby Pelješac Peninsula, the islands of Korčula and Hvar and valley of Konavle.

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Peljesac Peninsula – history of wine and oysters paradise
April 26, 2021

Peljesac Peninsula – history of wine and oysters paradise

A microcosm in itself – the Pelješac Peninsula – is still a kind of ‘terra incognita’, as it was in the long centuries of the Dubrovnik Republic, when it was divided between the urban lordly Ston and the rural areas marked by the heavy shackles of serfdom.

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Vranac Wine Variety
March 24, 2021

Vranac Wine Variety

Vranac is considered an ancient variety, dating back to the Middle Ages when it was planted on the hilly regions of Montenegro.

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Marastina – Rukatac Vine Variety
March 23, 2021

Marastina – Rukatac Vine Variety

A light-skinned grape variety, Marastina is grown in the Primorska region of Cratia, along the coast. It is ideal variety for a different wine styles – dry, sweet and sparkling wines.

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Dubrovacka Malvasija Wine Variety
March 22, 2021

Dubrovacka Malvasija Wine Variety

The name Dubrovačka Malvasija suggests thus wine is indigenous to Croatia, but this is not the case. Even though it has been grown in the Dubrovnik area for over six centuries, it is believed that it originated in Greece and then spread to Italy, Spain and Croatia.

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Posip grape variety
March 8, 2021

Posip grape variety

The first Pošip vines grew in the wild according to legend and were discovered by chance. Researchers later determined that Pošip is probably a cross between two other varieties from Korčula – Bratovina and Blatska zlatarica.

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Plavac Mali Grape Variety
March 8, 2021

Plavac Mali Grape Variety

Plavac Mali is a well-known red grape variety from Croatia. Plavac mali, Crijenac, Crnac, Zelenjak, Šarac, Grešavac, Zelenka and Pagadebit crni are names it is also known under.

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Zilavka Wine Sort
February 24, 2021

Zilavka Wine Sort

Žilavka is a white grape variety from Bosnia & Herzegovina. It is by far the most common variety in this region, grown mainly around city of Mostar but has also spread to Montenegro, Kosovo and reached Northern Macedonia.

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