The first bottles from the vintage-dated 1989, were the beginning of the commercialization of the family wine story. They combined generational experience and new knowledge in wine production.

Ivan Katunar and his family continue this wine story to show the importance of wine in everyday life. The vineyards are located in Vrbnički polje and the locality of Krasina. These areas are highly favorable to growing vines and guarantee high-quality grapes.

Wines are produced from varieties:

• native white Žlahtina and red Sansigot,
• Chardonnay,
• Muscat,
• Merlot,
• Cabernet Sauvignon.

Visitors can enjoy a glass of wine or have a guided tasting and a cellar tour with a prior reservation.

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It is an area with a unique microclimate, influenced by the Krka River and the Adriatic Sea at an altitude of 250 m. The sea created a lot of limestones here in the past, which gives minerality to all wines. Due to the influence of the river, diverse soils are present, from rich to poor, which enabled the creation of high-quality wines of all styles.

Wines are produced from native varieties:

• Debit,
• Maraština,
• Lasina,
• Plavina,
• Tribidrag (also known as Crljenak and Zinfandel).

There is no better way to experience all the treasures of the Ante Sladić winery than to enjoy tastings in an authentic environment. You will taste wines produced exclusively from native varieties of the Skradin area and their extra virgin olive oil made from native varieties. With little homemade delicacies and a nice glass of wine, you will learn first-hand everything about their philosophy of wine production.

Liqueurs are also made from high-quality grapes macerated with wild fruits and herbs that grow in their region.

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• Debit,
• Maraština from the white varieties and
• Plavina,
• Lasina and
• Babić from the red varieties.

The winery owns 2 hectares of vineyards, of which 1.2 hectares are young plantations. Older vineyards are over 50 years old and still produce fine wine.

The vineyards are on red soil with little stone, which is why the wines obtained are different from those from white soil or only stone.

Within the winery, there is also a tasting room where visitors can taste and buy Birin wines.

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They have the largest vineyard on Križ hill, after which the winery was named. They have a total of 2 hectares of vineyards and produce native varieties:

• Grk and
• Plavac Mali wines from biodynamic cultivation.

The cultivation of the vineyard must be natural, traditional, and ecological. They are the first certified organic grape producers in the county.

In the tasting room, presentations on wines and production specifics, tours of the rustic wine cellar, and wine tasting are organized.

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Their vineyards are located on the southern slopes of Kozjak mountain and are planted exclusively with native Dalmatian varieties. Special attention is paid to manual selection and processing; the production process is ecological.

The wines are produced from varieties:

• Maraština,
• Plavac Mali,
• Crljenak (Zinfandel),
• Dobričić

The tasting room terrace is located right next to the seashore, with a view that leaves no one indifferent. In their tasting room, visitors can try all Bedalov family wines. There is also a wine tasting with seasonal autochthonous dishes so that you can experience wines paired with richly flavored dishes.

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They rely on tradition but also follow modern vine cultivation and wine production methods. They are incredibly proud of the wines made from native varieties:

• Debit,
• Maraština,
• Babić.

There is a wine-tasting room within the winery, and in addition to wine, it is also possible to enjoy local gastronomic specialties.

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On more than six hectares of land, Krolo vineyards are located in Strmendolc, a small town in Dalmatian Zagora.

It is about 30 kilometers north of Split and is the last geographical line of vine cultivation. Due to the altitude and the harsh continental climate formed by the mountain ranges surrounding the area, night temperatures are relatively low throughout the year.

Wines are produced from varieties:

• Pošip,
• Chardonnay,
• Crljenak (Zinfandel),
• Cabernet Sauvignon,
• Merlot,
• Grenache Noir.

With prior notice, visitors can choose between various wine&food pairing options. Krolo family serves only homemade food and delicacies.

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The Štimac family pioneered one of the youngest vineyard appellations in Croatia, the Komarna vineyard.

The Komarna vineyard is the first fully organic vineyard in the country. In the vineyard of the Štimac family, more than 90% consist of the native varieties:

• Plavac mali,
• Pošip and
• Tribidrag (known as Crljenak and Zinfandel).

Syrah and Chardonnay are international varieties.

As part of the winery, there is a tasting room where individual and group tastings are organized. It is also possible to arrange to enjoy autochthonous gastronomic delicacies with wines. The tasting room terrace offers a beautiful view of the sea and the surrounding area.

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Winemaker Ivica Milan bravely planted Pošip vines in Kaštela, and this courage paid off many times over.

The soil of the Donja-kaštelana proved to be excellent for the variety that is otherwise characteristic of the island of Korčula, and the proof of this is the numerous awards that this variety has won.

As part of the winery, there is a tasting room where you can taste and buy top-quality wine, but also enjoy Dalmatian gastronomic specialties.

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Wines are produced from varieties:

• Pošip,
• Maraština,
• Merlot,
• Cabernet Sauvignon,
• Syrah.

The pleasantly decorated winery offers the opportunity to enjoy Degarra wines with a snack and often with live music.

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