Croatia can be divided into 4 wine regions:
- Continental region - Continental Croatia is characterized by cold winters and warm summers. However, the subregions of central Croatia and northwestern Croatia are significantly colder than Slavonia and the Danube region, which is why aromatic varieties such as sauvignon or nutmeg and cold-resistant Rhine Riesling are grown with particular success in the western parts.
- Research - favorable climate, warm summers and stabilizing influence of the sea in the coastal area of western Istria around Umag and Buje, and high altitude of central Istrian vineyards, mostly located on the slopes of Ćićarija, had a very positive effect on the development and nurturing of millennial winemaking tradition. Today, thanks to this unbroken tradition, Istria is one of the largest wine-growing regions in Croatia, with a total area of over 6000 hectares of vineyards.
- Coast - here we find equally continental and Mediterranean varieties, which give top results here. The most important variety in Kvarner is Žlahtina, and among the whites we can also find Chardonnay, Sauvignon white, Pinot noir and Pinot Gris, world, well-known varieties that give excellent results here, and Muscat white, a variety that is most often called Muscat Momjanski. The area is also rich in rare, indigenous grape varieties, which, unfortunately, have largely disappeared from intensive production. However, in recent years, their revitalization has taken place, especially in the Croatian Littoral, which is supported by the orientation of the market towards indigenous, original products.
- Dalmacija - Dalmatia is divided into three subregions: northern Dalmatia, central and southern Dalmatia and the Dalmatian hinterland. In northern Dalmatia, with the exception of the Primosten vineyards, the vineyards are far from the coast, so here the wines are fresher and livelier than in southern Dalmatia, and do not have the characteristics of the continental climate that can be found in the Dalmatian hinterland. Central and southern Dalmatia is a typical Mediterranean region and almost all varieties that can be found there are indigenous. Due to centuries of adaptation to climate and soil, they give the best results on sunny slopes facing the sea.
Wine tourism contains many activities that wine lovers can enjoy. Wineries all over Croatia have special days where you can try their wines, get a first-hand insight into where and how wine production takes place in their cellars, and most of you can walk through the vineyards. Some people visit certain restaurants to try unique wines, while others visit wine festivals, but wine tourism combines the best aspects of the wine experience - travel, fine wines and the history behind them. Wine tourism is any activity that involves drinking, tasting or buying wine, often near a vineyard where the ingredients of the wine that is drunk at that time are grown.
Who are the wine tours for?
Wine tours are not reserved only for people who know how to recite all kinds of grapes from a particular region. Anyone who enjoys the unique flavors of different wines and loves to spend time outdoors can be a participant in wine tours. Wine connoisseurs around the world love wine tours and finding new wines. Whether you are an experienced wine lover, or just entering the world of diverse flavors that different grape varieties and methods of preparation can offer - if you enjoy wine, wine tours are for you.
Advantages of wine tours
Benefits for wineries - many wine regions across Croatia have found that promoting wine tourism is a fantastic way to achieve long-term financial benefits. Growers and other participants in the hospitality industry have spent significant funds on improving and promoting this type of tourism.
Benefit for lovers
For wine lovers, wine tours provide an unforgettable experience. If you have never visited a winery, you may find a new wine for your collection (now or in the future). If you are just entering the world of wine, wine tours are a great way to soak up good tips on wine tasting and the unique flavors that wineries work hard at.
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You are thrilled with the idea of visiting a winery and tasting wine in one of the regions in Croatia. Just contact us Croatian Travel Transfer Service and we will make you an offer according to your budget.
Best of all?
With accommodation in indigenous hotels you get a vehicle with a professional driver, so you can enjoy wine without restraint, because you do not have to drive. Our wine tours are aimed at providing an experience to remember. Opportunities to take something with you (whether it’s a bottle of wine or a keepsake). Something that will make our traveler remember the winery and the wines. Wine tourism consists of many activities that wine lovers can enjoy. Wineries around the world have special days where you can taste their wines, get a first-hand insight into where and how wine production takes place, and you can even walk through the vineyards. Some people visit certain restaurants to try unique wines, while others visit wine festivals, but wine tourism combines the best aspects of the wine experience - travel, fine wines and the history behind them. Wine tourism is any activity that involves drinking, tasting or buying wine, often near a vineyard where the ingredients of the wine that is being drunk at that time are grown.