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
Nuić Winery
The Nuić Winery was established in 2004 when the first 7 hectares of land was planted with vines; the first wines, Žilavka, Blatina, and Blatina Barrique, were launched in 2008. Since then, the family has expanded their cultivation area and the range of wines they offer. The Nuić Winery is located in the village of Crnopod, between Ljubuški and Međugorje, on a lowland area sheltered by soft rolling hills. Today, their terrain has expanded to encompass 35 hectares and 190,000 vines consisting mostly of Žilavka and Blatina with the presence of Plavac Mali, Trnjak, Syrah, Pošip, and more. Central to the Nuić winemaking practice is a respect for the local ecosystem and recognition that its qualities, including the red clay soil, elevation, exposure, and climate, contribute to bountiful yields. These natural components are combined with the most up to date viticultural techniques for the production of quality grapes and premium wines. The Winery offers a range of tasting options for those who would like to visit, providing an opportunity for guests to tour the winery and cellar with an expert. Their educated oenologists will be happy to introduce you to the secrets of producing top quality wines with new advanced technologies that have enriched the tradition with the best practices of today.
Ostojić Winery
The Ostojić family shares its surname with one of Bosnia’s medieval kings, which has inspired the winery’s unique visual identity.
The Ostojić winery is located on an expansive family estate in a relaxing rural setting close to the town of Čitluk. Every element of the estate is a witness to the Ostojić family’s dedication to hospitality and production of top quality wines. Your tour of the winery will start with a welcome drink at the traditional inn of Villa Monaco, offering a selection of wines, rakijas or Ostojić’s very own gin!
The friendly owners will then take you to what may well be the most meticulously organized wine cellar in Herzegovina, showcasing wines produced from the local varieties Žilavka, Blatina and Vranac. An additional attraction of Ostojić winery is the garden behind the villa, equipped with an outdoor barbecue area, hammocks and a sumptuous swimming pool. The winery also offers a range of accommodation options, enabling you to make full use of its wealth of amenities.
Petijević Wine Cellar
With a stunning view of Goričko Lake and the family vineyards, the Petijević Cellar offers a perfect respite from the Herzegovinian sun. Petijević is located 5 kilometers from the center of Trebinje on the main road to Nikšić, Montenegro. The family winemaking practice is steeped in history; their commitment to viticulture dates to the early 1900s, a fact documented in a family-owned book about winemaking that was published during that period. Guests are invited to enjoy the home-made food created specifically to accompany the wine tasting and enhance the natural aromas and flavors in the quality wine. What makes the Petijević wine (and indeed, all of the wine produced on
Herzegovina’s land) distinct from other wines around the world? According to the owner, the wine has a soul that derives from both the sun-drenched land and those dedicated to its production.
Rubis Winery
The Rubis Winery has been involved in viniculture for four generations and takes pride in the long traditions of winemaking in the region. The name of the winery stands apart from those of family names and is instead derived
from the Latin word meaning thorn or drača, a symbol of Herzegovina. The winery is located in the small village of Vionica, but the vineyards are located in the micro-locations of Pijana Brda. The guiding vision of the winery is to create exceptional examples of domestic varietals Žilavka and Blatina, and to expand their recognition on the global
wine scene. This is achieved by applying the best of present-day techniques and technologies to the already refined traditional winemaking practices. International varieties such as Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc round out the winery’s production. The tasting room, built of Herzegovinian stone, is a welcome respite from the Herzegovinian sun and a lovely atmosphere in which to imbibe the wine named for the Herzegovinian thorn.
Sekulović Wine Cellar
The story of the Sekulović family is one so many families can relate to – the parents’ desire to create something authentic and meaningful through which they can provide a more comfortable life for their children. Working independently, the Sekulović family has slowly built their winery, accompanying vineyard, and their family house in the settlement of Gorica, located close to Trebinje and along the main road to Nikšić. Today, the family welcomes guests to their cellar to taste what they have achieved through their persistence and hard work: Žilavka, Vranac, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet. In addition to award-winning wine, traditional brandies are also produced on site and are an essential part of the tasting experience. Your visit to the Sekulović Cellar is sure to be characterized by the warm hospitality for which the region is known.
Sivrić Winery
In the heart of Medjugorje is a street named after the Sivrić family. The Sivrić family is a well-known and prodigious family that carries a long-running tradition of entertaining Medjugorje’s pilgrims and tourists. Surrounded by
a peaceful grove of olive trees is a family tavern where you can taste a wide selection of local wines, as well as excellent Žilavka and Blatina produced by your hosts. A specialty of the family is a tasty Fig liqueur which also claims health
benefits. If you enjoy engaging with local residents and appreciate the warm welcome of family, a stop at the Sivrić Winery and Tavern is an ideal location to sample Herzegovinian wines and learn about the region’s traditional
agronomic processes.
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.