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
Anđelić Wine Cellar
The Anđelić family has been dedicated to viticulture and the production of wine for over a century. The winery, notably, is run by a female sommelier and her children who are all wine enthusiasts and fantastic hosts. The ambiance of the space and the lively disposition of the Anđelić family will make your stay in Trebinje unforgettable.
Their quality wines, specializing in Žilavka and Vranac, are produced through familial devotion to the winemaking practice with the use of the best equipment available. The wine cellar is located seven meters underground and built into natural rock, offering natural conditions for aging the wine at a constant temperature as well as welcome relief to visitors on hot summer days. The wine tasting experience includes a tour of these cellars, delicious nibbles of homemade prosciutto and cheese, and a variety of wines produced on site. The family’s compelling history of winemaking will leave you enchanted.
Andrija Wine Cellars
The Ćorić family has a long tradition of winemaking, believed to extend to the first documentation of the family in the region over three hundred years ago. According to the family, “one could not possibly experience the full beauty of Andrija wines by only reading its descriptions, but also by tasting and drinking it moderately.” To taste is to truly experience the wine produced at the Andrija Wine Cellars. A visit to the family’s winery will not only include a tasting, but a visit to the cellar and surrounding vineyards, entrance to the old family home and museum, enjoyment of a range of traditional cuisine, and the potential to visit Paoča and its sites of historical importance.
To continue building upon the family tradition, in honor to grandfather and father Andrija the Ćorić family has built a new cellar, the capacity of which has already reached 1 million liters. With the most up to date equipment and expertise of proven oenologists, the vineyard has achieved great results in the production of high quality, top quality and archival wines & brandies.
Begić Wine Cellar
The Begić Winery is located along the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia in the village of Prolog. The landscape is richly textured and colored with stone, wood, cultivated flowers, and an expansive vineyard. The family has been dedicated to the production of wine for over a century, but only began bottling wine with the intent of more commercial distribution in 1998.
Over the past two decades, the family has steadily increased production (currently at 20,000 bottles) while making investments in the most up to date technology to ensure premium quality wine. In particular, Begić is known for Plavac Mali, Plavac Mali Barrique, Plavac Rose, and Zilavka wines. A wine tasting at the family’s cellar can accommodate up to 50 guests and includes a selection of brandies produced on site as well as traditional Herzegovinian fare of cheese, prosciutto, fruits, and vegetables. The Begić family winery is an ideal place to slow your pace of travel for an afternoon, take in the peaceful ambiance of the country, and appreciate a quality Herzegovinian wine.
Carska Vina Grgo Vasilj
One hundred and fifty years ago, the AG cellar was founded on the love of grapes and the wine they produce. This still holds true today. The Vasilj family has been dedicated to winemaking for three generations. Today, their vineyards occupy a total area of 20 hectares, which are distributed through the areas of Medjugorje, Čitluk (Garište), Vionica, and Mostar. The sun from these ideal planting locations is reborn in the winery’s barrels. The name Carska Vina is linked to the revitalization of the winemaking practice in Herzegovina during the brief Austro-Hungarian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1878-1918).
During this period, the Austro-Hungarian authorities planted the first large vineyards in Herzegovina. It is known that wine produced from these vines was received at the Viennese court, where even the royalty could not deny the quality of Herzegovina’s wine. This history is the inspiration for the name of the Vasilj family brand – Imperial Wines. Today, guests can taste these wines in the spacious halls of the winery while listening to stories that provide insight into the meaning and significance of Herzegovina’s winemaking tradition.
Čitluk Winery
Named for its location, Čitluk is one of the largest wineries in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The winery was founded in 1957 – more than half a century it was part of the national agricultural economy, and since 2002 is privately owned. The winery has a respectable long tradition in the production of high quality wines. The vineyards stretch from Mostar to Čitluk on 400 ha of different locations. Chosen vineyard positions and favorable microclimate, together with a wise respect for tradition, on the one hand and the continuous modernization on the other hand, resulted in wines of distinctive flavors, full bodied and harmonious taste.
A tasting at Čitluk includes a visit to the Stone Vineyards, the largest plantation in the country. This area encompasses 100 hectares and is known for its unique appearance of what appears to be a stone desert transformed into a green oasis of vines. Romanca, Čitluk’s restaurant and wine cellar with a tasting room, was created as a logical extension of the winery and intended for wine based tourism developed in conjunction with the Herzegovina Wine Route.
Dabić Winery
The Dabić Winery is located in the heart of the fertile wine region of Eastern Herzegovina, just beyond the Dubrovnik hinterland. The winery represents an optimal blend of traditional viticulture and modern wine innovations, based on expert knowledge, contemporary equipment, and the latest technology in wine and brandy production. An agronomist by profession, the founder of the winery, Igor Dabić, honed his skills in foreign viticulture and winemaking regions. Upon his return to Herzegovina, he fully applied his acquired knowledge and rich experience to the improvement and development of both viticulture and the production of top-quality wines and premium brandies.
The winery boasts a wide range of wines produced from local and other grape varieties, as well as high-quality brandies, awarded with many prizes. The winery’s products are well-received and successfully marketed in the regional markets of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. The winery owns its own facility located along the Dubrovnik-Trebinje road in the village of Bihovo/Volujac. In addition to the modern winery, the facility also includes a tavern with a capacity of 50 seats, where individually or in organized tourist groups, visitors can taste all Dabić Winery’s products in a pleasant atmosphere and under expert guidance.
Discover their uniqueness along with traditional food from the Herzegovina region!
- Opening hours: Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00
- Type of production: Family – authentic
- Capacity: Tastyng Room capacity 50
- Payment method: Cash, Card, Invoice
- Language: ENG
- Accommodation – No
Anđelić Wine Cellar
The Anđelić family has been dedicated to viticulture and the production of wine for over a century. The winery, notably, is run by a female sommelier and her children who are all wine enthusiasts and fantastic hosts. The ambiance of the space and the lively disposition of the Anđelić family will make your stay in Trebinje unforgettable.
Their quality wines, specializing in Žilavka and Vranac, are produced through familial devotion to the winemaking practice with the use of the best equipment available. The wine cellar is located seven meters underground and built into natural rock, offering natural conditions for aging the wine at a constant temperature as well as welcome relief to visitors on hot summer days. The wine tasting experience includes a tour of these cellars, delicious nibbles of homemade prosciutto and cheese, and a variety of wines produced on site. The family’s compelling history of winemaking will leave you enchanted.
Andrija Wine Cellars
The Ćorić family has a long tradition of winemaking, believed to extend to the first documentation of the family in the region over three hundred years ago. According to the family, “one could not possibly experience the full beauty of Andrija wines by only reading its descriptions, but also by tasting and drinking it moderately.” To taste is to truly experience the wine produced at the Andrija Wine Cellars. A visit to the family’s winery will not only include a tasting, but a visit to the cellar and surrounding vineyards, entrance to the old family home and museum, enjoyment of a range of traditional cuisine, and the potential to visit Paoča and its sites of historical importance.
To continue building upon the family tradition, in honor to grandfather and father Andrija the Ćorić family has built a new cellar, the capacity of which has already reached 1 million liters. With the most up to date equipment and expertise of proven oenologists, the vineyard has achieved great results in the production of high quality, top quality and archival wines & brandies.
Domano Winery
Domano Winery is located on the road between Mostar and Čapljina on the Dubrava Plateau in the village Domanovići. The winery presents a classic but multifunctional space with an architectural style that draws inspiration from the local culture and landscape. Here, visitors can unwind in a relaxing atmosphere while experiencing a wine tasting and sampling the best of Herzegovinian delicacies. Domano winery produces around 300.000 bottles per year and is best known for its sparkling Žilavka wine, the first and only wine of this type in the country. The cellar of Domano Winery is home to the largest oak barrel in Bosnia and Herzegovina with an outstanding capacity of 16,230 liters. Numerous domestic and international awards, including two Decanter’s Platinum medals (2017) for the Best Central & Eastern European white & red wine (Žilavka2016 & Blatina2015), are a testament to the exceptional quality of the wines produced on site.
Hepok Winery
HEPOK stands as a testament to a region rich in history, where the joy of life is captured through the symbolism of the Old Bridge and the unique character of the indigenous wines, Žilavka and Blatina. The commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Herzegovina is evident in every bottle.
Located just 35 kilometers from the Adriatic Sea, the vineyards cover 300 hectares and benefit from the Mediterranean climate, with elevations ranging from 45 to 280 meters above sea level. The Željuša vineyard, spanning 260 hectares and surrounded by the Prenj and Velež mountains near the Neretva river, and the Kosor vineyard, 40 hectares south of Mostar by the Buna river, are equipped with advanced irrigation systems and state-of-the-art technology. These, combined with the expertise of skilled agronomists, ensure the production of the highest quality grapes.
HEPOK is a bridge to the enduring tradition and artistry of Herzegovinian winegrowing, offering a journey through the rich history of the region’s viticulture. Since the first Herzegovinian wine exhibition in 1955 and the establishment of HEPOK in 1956, this agricultural conglomerate has been a leader in the field. The Mostar winery, founded in 1961, was once the most modern wine-producing facility in the Balkans, reflecting decades of dedication and innovation.
HEPOK continues to honor the legacy of Herzegovinian winemaking, where tradition and innovation come together in every bottle.
- Opening hours: Mon-Fri 07:45 – 16:15
- Type of production: Authentic
- Capacity: No tasting room
- Payment method: Cash
- Language: ENG
- Accommodation – No
Imperial Vineyards Winery
Nestled in an idyllic setting near Mostar, the breathtaking estate of Emporia, featuring a hotel, winery, restaurant, and outdoor pool, offers visitors a special experience of the taste, colors, and scents of Herzegovina.
The hotel’s impressive architecture design, a blend of traditional dry stone walls and modern materials, provides accommodation in 12 uniquely decorated rooms. The modern retro interior in pastel colors exudes relaxation, as do the magnificent views of orchards, olive groves, and vineyards planted with local indigenous varieties Žilavka and Blatina. The intoxicating scents of lavender, rosemary, and fennel make this place an oasis of peace and relaxation.
Your holiday will be complete with activities such as cycling through vineyards and olive groves or walking along the long paths. The restaurant offers a top gastronomic experience through exceptionally tasty and original combinations prepared from the highest quality ingredients, with our domestic wines of premium varieties as the perfect accompaniment.
The Imperial Vineyards Mostar winery produces wines of a new generation, relying on recipes dating back 100 years and the latest modern technology. 40 hectares of vineyards are mainly planted with local indigenous varieties Žilavka and Blatina, as well as Pošip, Trnjak, Chanin Blanc, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay. Vineyard is one of the few in Europe where Chanin Blanc grows, a world-renowned noble white grape variety.
During the winery tour, you can learn about the history of Imperial Vineyards dating back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the creative approach to winemaking, nurturing indigenous varieties in combination with popular international white and red grape varieties, and taste 9 exceptionally unique and premium wines created by the Emporia wine team.
Wines are a combination of natural beauty, elegance, prestige, style, and taste whose quality surely satisfies the finest and most demanding wine lovers.
The winery, like a museum, possesses barrique wooden barrels for aging made of Bosnian and Slavonian oak, amphorae, and concrete eggs.
Throughout the year, the wine cellar, along with the terraces surrounding the pool and those with views of the vineyard, hosts a plethora of events, such as, gatherings, intimate concerts, and promotional activities.