About Wine

Festivals

Festivals of Wine, Food and More – not to be missed!

Two unmissable events in Jelsa mark the beginning and end of summer.

Wine-tasting

Winery Visits – An Unforgettable Experience

Hvar offers a great choice of wineries where you can taste some superb wines

About Grapes

Hvar’s Grape Varieties

A brief guide to some of Hvar’s best-known grape varieties.

Wine history

Hvar’s Wine History – An Overview

A brief guide to the history of wine production on Hvar.

Dessert wine

Prošek – A Sweet Dessert Wine

A description of the Dalmatian specialty dessert wine Prošek.

HVAR, THE ISLAND OF WINE

BOGDANUŠA – A Hvar Island Autochthonous Grape Variety

Translated, the name of this white grape variety means ‘God’s gift’. It is truly special, a rare treat.