Wine Experiences
The Herzegovina wine route offers a unique and unforgettable experience for wine lovers from all over the world!
The region is renowned for its world-class wines, and visitors can explore a range of wineries, wine clubs, wine bars, and restaurants that offer an array of wine-related experiences. From wine tastings paired with local food to picnics in the vineyards, visitors can indulge in a variety of activities that will delight their senses.
Winery tours provide an opportunity to learn about the winemaking process, while premium experiences offer a chance to meet with winemakers and their families or enologists. Many experiences take place in stunning outdoor locations, such as on the banks of rivers or on historic sites, making the Herzegovina wine route a truly unique and unforgettable wine-tasting experience.
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Wine Experiences
Sušac Family Wine Cellar
The Sušac Cellar is situated in the Ljubuški village of Cerno. The attached vineyards occupy a rolling plateau and offer visitors a beautiful view of Medjugorje and its surroundings. The serenity of the location is such that one wonders if it could contribute to the outstanding quality of the grapes cultivated on site in much the same way as the soil content. During recent years, the Sušac family has invested in the revitalization of the cellar, tavern, and its grounds in hopes of capturing the full essence of Herzegovina. The wine produced, focused on the autochthonous varieties of Žilavka and Blatina, is meant to also represent the region, a harmonization of sun, vines, and stone with the labor of those who work the land. The family welcomes guests to their tables to taste their wines as well as local foods, including olives, fruit, and vegetables, also cultivated on their land and from which award-winning olive oil and a range of fruit brandies are also produced. The family offers accommodation in traditional style, as well
as sports and recreational facilities for young people and adults.
Tolj Winery
Tucked away in the village of Blatnica, located in the rural northwest corner of the Čitluk municipality, is the Tolj family farm. The farm includes a winery, a tasting room for the products made on site, and a holiday home. The family farm is secluded and located in a pristine natural environment of gently rolling hillsides that are dominated by fertile vineyards and pastures, a forest of oak, hornbeam and ash trees, and other local low vegetation. When arriving at the Tolj family farm, it feels as though you have just made a very fortunate discovery. With notice, the farm can accommodate groups of up to fifteen, which ensures an intimate atmosphere for the tasting experience. In addition to wine tasting, the farm offers seasonal traditional food and lunch in the countryside. Guests can participate in the harvesting of the fruit and vegetables produced at the farm, which is naturally followed by having the pleasure of eating it. Guests also have the opportunity to learn the process of traditional brandy production through hands on instruction. The farm offers guests an inviting landscape for walking and cycling through the vineyards and surrounding hillsides, visiting stećci and other sites of historical significance, and simply enjoying an unspoiled natural environment.
Tvrdoš Monastery Wine Cellar
Tvrdoš, a 15th century Serbian Orthodox Monastery, is one of the most compelling historical and religious sites in all of Herzegovina. A visit to the Trebinje area is not complete without having stopped by the monastery for an exceptional cultural experience of notable beauty and significance. The Monastery is surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and beehives, impeccably maintained by the monks who will share with you the monastery’s long history and introduce you to their widely celebrated wines. The monks of the Tvrdoš Monastery opened the current chapter of their
winemaking story nearly a decade ago. Working within the old Vranac vineyard, covering 70 hectares of land, and planting an additional 60 hectares of vine in Popovo Polje, they blended the old with new. The monastery has two wine cellars. The first cellar dates from the 15th century; here, the Vranac is aged in oak barrels that are a century old. Just 10 meters away, on the bank of the river of Trebišnjica, new cellars have been built and equipped with the latest winemaking technology including a gravity flow facility. The monastery’s cellars physically represent the monks’
approach to winemaking which merges the accumulated knowledge and skills of 500 years of viticulture with the technology of today. The Tvrdoš Monastery is internationally known for the creation of wines made from
both autochthonous and international varieties, including Žilavka, Vranac, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vukoje Winery
A short drive up the narrow and winding streets surrounding the central area of the stunning town of Trebinje, in midst of traditional Herzegovinian houses, you will find the elegant modern building of Vukoje winery.
Start your tour 8 meters below ground level, where knowledgeable sommeliers will show you the treasures of Vukoje stored in oak barrels, including domestic varieties Žilavka and Blatina, as well as international favorites such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sirah, Muscat and Merlot. Continue to the upper floors, housing a wine bar and restaurant offering a spectacular panoramic view of Trebinje and its environment, as well as a haute cuisine presentation of traditional Herzegovinian and Mediterranean dishes.
Marvel at the 4 hectares of Vukoje’s vineyards situated next to the river Trebišnjica as well Vukoje’s very own imperial vineyards, set up in the late 19th century for the needs of the Habsburg court in Vienna. Don’t miss Vukoje’s Destilerija Aperitivo Bar & Shop situated on the outskirts of Trebinje, offering a fine selection of grappa and other types of rakija (brandy).
Aćimović Winery
The Aćimović Wine Cellar is a family owned and operated winery in Trebinje. The winery belongs to a new wave of modern winemaking in Herzegovina in an effort to create the highest quality wine produced only in limited batches.The basic philosophy of “Podrum Aćimović” is reflected in the production of wines that are characterized by elegance and harmony of aroma and taste.
The winery is accompanied by a spacious restaurant ideal for larger groups and organizations. Aćimović also has an Ethno house, which provides an authentic depiction of the traditional lifeways of Trebinje’s people.
Anđelić Wine Cellar
The winding road towards the Anđelić family winery on the outskirts of Trebinje is a path well worth taking! Enter the oasis of calm that is the winery’s courtyard and relax while tasting your first sip of one of Anđelić’s excellent wines, including Žilavka and Vranac as well as international varieties such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot-based rose.
Find out more by descending seven meters underground into the wine cellar dug into a living rock, thus naturally creating the perfect conditions for preserving wine in the hot climate of Herzegovina. Hear the fascinating history of the Anđelić family, which has been producing wine for well over a century, the tradition now continuing with Milica Anđelić, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s only female winery owner and the country’s first female sommelier, as well as her daughter Milena, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s youngest sommelier!
The experience would not be complete without a taste of the excellent local prosciutto and cheese served at Anđelić.
Aćimović Winery
The Aćimović Wine Cellar is a family owned and operated winery in Trebinje. The winery belongs to a new wave of modern winemaking in Herzegovina in an effort to create the highest quality wine produced only in limited batches.The basic philosophy of “Podrum Aćimović” is reflected in the production of wines that are characterized by elegance and harmony of aroma and taste.
The winery is accompanied by a spacious restaurant ideal for larger groups and organizations. Aćimović also has an Ethno house, which provides an authentic depiction of the traditional lifeways of Trebinje’s people.
Anđelić Wine Cellar
The winding road towards the Anđelić family winery on the outskirts of Trebinje is a path well worth taking! Enter the oasis of calm that is the winery’s courtyard and relax while tasting your first sip of one of Anđelić’s excellent wines, including Žilavka and Vranac as well as international varieties such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot-based rose.
Find out more by descending seven meters underground into the wine cellar dug into a living rock, thus naturally creating the perfect conditions for preserving wine in the hot climate of Herzegovina. Hear the fascinating history of the Anđelić family, which has been producing wine for well over a century, the tradition now continuing with Milica Anđelić, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s only female winery owner and the country’s first female sommelier, as well as her daughter Milena, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s youngest sommelier!
The experience would not be complete without a taste of the excellent local prosciutto and cheese served at Anđelić.
Andrija Wine Cellars
Experience the best of Herzegovinian hospitality and family traditions at Andrija Winery! The Ćorić family has been engaged in wine production for four generations, with the winery receiving its name from Andrija Ćorić, who significantly advanced and expanded production in the mid-20th century.
The modern Andrija Wine Cellar is a love letter to the stone that dominates the Herzegovinian landscape and the wine it brings forth through its vineyards. Start your visit with a small exhibition dedicated to the family history and continue to the expansive restaurant and tasting room with a gorgeous view over the surrounding vineyards. Taste some of Andrija’s famous wines and brandies with a traditional Herzegovinian plate of home-made bread, cured meats, cheese and olives. The true treasure of the Andrija Winery is the wine cellar, resembling a traditional Herzegovinian stone house and housing a “wine bank”, an archive of the most valuable wines owned by Andrija’s friends and business partners.
The latest addition to the winery is the Andrija Wine & Heritage Hotel, the first of its kind in Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering luxurious rooms overlooking the surrounding vineyards.