In 384 BC, when the ancient Greeks sailed to Hvar and settled in the area of today’s Stari Grad Field, they brought not only culture and knowledge – they also brought the vine. In a fertile, carefully parceled field, which still exudes ancient geometry, they planted the first vines. Thus began one of the longest-standing wine traditions on Croatian soil, which has continued uninterrupted for more than 2,400 years.
Over the centuries, viticulture on Hvar has been more than an economic activity – it has been a lifestyle, a symbol of survival and part of the island’s identity. Despite its turbulent history, numerous challenges, the phylloxera invasion, isolation and natural disasters, the people of Hvar have persistently preserved the vine as part of their everyday life and spiritual connection to the region.
Today, Hvar wines are modern, but deeply rooted in tradition. Top winemakers carefully cultivate indigenous varieties such as Plavac Mali, Bogdanuša, Prča and Darnekuša, while old methods such as amphora, maceration and spontaneous fermentation are increasingly being explored.
The island’s specific microclimate, abundant sunshine, limestone soils, vineyard positions on steep slopes above the sea and hand harvesting make every wine from Hvar – a story that is sipped sip by sip.
On these pages, discover the wineries of the island of Hvar, meet the people who lovingly create wines, their family stories, visions and philosophies that connect the past and the future. Whether you are a fan of powerful red wine, fresh white or indigenous rosé from vineyards overlooking the open sea – on Hvar, wine is not a product, but an experience.
Welcome to the world of Hvar wines.
Zlatan Otok Winery
A picturesque place – Sveta Nedjelja is known for leading Croatian winemaker Plenković. The wine is kept under the sea, while the other part of the wine is aged in a unique cellar located 70 m underground. In the Hvar vineyards, the Plavac mali variety predominates, followed by the white varieties Pošip, Bogdanuša, Maraskina, and Yellow Muscat.http://zlatanotok.hr
Zlatan Otok Winery
Put Stjepana Radića 3
Sveta Nedjelja, Hvar
Tel: +385 (0)21 745 709
E-mail: zlatanotok@zlatanotok.hr
Hvar Hills Winery
Hvar Hills Winery is the proud owner of one of the largest island vineyards in the Mediterranean. It has earned significant international recognition, winning two gold medals at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards for its 2022 Merlot and 2022 Syrah. Notable wines include the award-winning ‘Merlot’ and ‘Syrah’, as well as the premium dry wine ‘Pharos Maximus’.
Hvar Hills Winery
Obala kneza Branimira 14A
Split
Tel: +385 (0)916200228
E-mail: info@hvarhills.com
Luviji Winery
Luviji family has been making wine for generations.
Enjoy the tastes of Luviji wines in the unique atmosphere of their cellar where all wine magic happens!https://www.instagram.com/luvijiwines/?hl=en
Luviji Winery
Ive Miličića 14
Hvar
Mob: +385 (0)91 519 8444
E-mail: luviji.winery@gmail.com
Colnago Winery
In the middle of the popular nautical water area on the Adriatic, you will find Vlaka bay and the famous Hvar winemaker Nikola Colnago. Plavac mali is a trademark of Colnago, but you can also be convinced of the quality of his pošip and bogdanuša. Visit the winery on Sv. Clement and enjoy the wine feast!https://www.instagram.com/colnago_winery/?hl=en
Colnago Winery
Ulica Vlaka 1, Sveti Klement
Pakleni otoci
Mob: +385 (0)99 524 5266
E-mail: nikolacolnago@gmail.com
Tomić Winery
Visit the Tomić winery and it will be clear to you why there is a famous one `drinking by the hour, not by the liter`. The brand `Tomić Wine` is closely related to tradition. The winery tasting room is built on the model of Diocletian’s cellars, and in a unique ambiance, you can get to know all the charm of Hvar wines and history.https://vina-tomic.com/en/
Tomić Winery
Jelsa 874A, Jelsa
Tel: +385 (0)21 768 160
E-mail: bastijana@gmail.com
Pavičić Winery
Pavičić wine cellar is located in a family house in Vrbanj on the island of Hvar, and vineyards at the foot of the village in the center of Ager. The Pavičić family produces only varietal wines, which is their centuries-old tradition, while the first wines were bottled in 2018.
Pavičić Winery
Vrbanj 169
Vrbanj
Mob: +385 (0)91 244 5681
E-mail: luka1pavicic@gmail.com
Vujnović Winery
The Vujnović family has been mentioned in archival documents since the 18th and 19th centuries when they have been engaged in viticulture. Their ancestors settled in the court of Vujnović near Fortica, a Venetian fortress built at the entrance to the port of Sućuraj, in a house from the 15th century. Buffet Pizzeria ” Guido ” is located in the already mentioned house from the 15th century, which offers other Dalmatian specialties in addition to pizza, and there is also a wine shop where you can taste wine.https://www.podrum-vujnovic.hr/
Vujnović Winery
Riva 27
Sućuraj
Mob: +385 (0)91 529 1434
E-mail: podrum_vujnovic@net.hr
Toni Bojanić Winery
Toni Bojanić is a small wine producer whose production is based on a family tradition. What makes Toni Bojanić’s wine experience unique is its location. It brings you out into the vineyard to breathe the air and experience the terroir of the grapes which are the essence of his quality wine.https://www.instagram.com/vina_bojanic/
Toni Bojanić Winery
Bojanić Bad 45, Jelsa
Mob: +385 (0)91 174 0864
E-mail: tbojanic1992@gmail.com
Duboković Winery
Most people would agree when on vacation some of them are looking for new adventure experiences while others cultivate a sense of adventure toward wine.
With an annual production of 15,000 to 20,000 liters, this winery produces a very wide range.https://www.facebook.com/dubokovicwines/?locale=hr_HR
Duboković Winery
Jelsa 301, Jelsa
Mob: +385 (0)91 441 0110
E-mail: info.dubokovic@gmail.com
Carić Winery
A family-run business named Carić Wine is some of the biggest names on the international wine scene.
Carić Wine has been engaged in viticulture since time immemorial, growing several indigenous varieties such as Plavac mali, Bogdanuša, Parč, Kuč, Maraština, Darnekuša, and Pošip.https://www.instagram.com/vina_caric/
Carić Winery
Vrboska 211, Jelsa
Mob: +385 (0)98 160 6276
E-mail: caric@vinohvar.hr
Agricultural Cooperative Svirče
The agricultural cooperative Svirče has been buying grapes for Badel 1862 since 1997, and since 1999 it has been producing and bottling wine.
From the very beginning, the cooperative has defined its mission in the production of top wines of specific quality. It is so famous for the production of top-quality wine “Ivan Dolac”.https://www.instagram.com/vinarija_svirce/
Agricultural Cooperative Svirče
Svirče, Vrbanj
Tel: +385 (0)21 768 380
E-mail: pz-svirce@pz-svirce.hr
Plančić Winery
Wine production in the Plančić family was founded in 1919 with the arrival of Plančić’s grandfather in Svirče. The winery started modern wine production in 1985. The concept of Plančić winemaking is based exclusively on the production of wines originating from autochthonous Hvar grape varieties.https://www.facebook.com/vinaplancic
Plančić Winery
Vrbanj 191, Vrbanj
Mob: +385 (0)91 973 2025
E-mail: bracaplancic@gmail.com
Huljić Winery
The Huljić family has been diligently producing wines for six generations, and the current winemaker Teo Huljić continues the family business through his own wine shop and restaurant and tries to make a combination of modern and traditional for all the senses. Welcome to a gastronomic fairy tale in which the passion for wine and gastronomy is passed down from generation to generation for generations.https://www.facebook.com/restoranhuljic?locale=hr_HR
Huljić Winery
Braće Batoš 680, Jelsa
Mob: +385 (0)91 178 8880
E-mail: konobahuljic@gmail.com
Pinjata Winery
Vrboska 456, Vrboska
Mob: +385 (0)21 774 262
E-mail: konobahuljic@gmail.com
Ventus Winery
The winery was founded in 2019 in Vrisnik. The vineyards are spread on the south side of the island of Hvar and on the north side of the island around the town of Vrisnik, from which the entire production and marketing of organic certified wines start. Wines can be tasted inside the winery.https://www.instagram.com/vinaventus/
Vinarija Ventus
Vrisnik 119, Vrisnik
Mob: +385 (0)91 754 1886
E-mail: vino.ventus@gmail.com
Marijan Winery
On a hill above the picturesque Pitve, with a view that stretches across vineyards, olive groves and lavender all the way to the blue Adriatic, sits Marijan Winery – a boutique winery run by Tonči Marijan. The winery uses handwork in the complex production process, from vineyard to bottle. The tasting room accommodates up to 15 people, where Tonči personally prepares slow-food pairings and leads the tasting with humor and passionate storytelling.https://www.instagram.com/vinamarijan/
Marijan Winery
Pitve 71, Pitve
Mob: + 92 141 0048
Lacman Winery
Located in a hidden corner of the island of Hvar, Lacman Family Winery is a family winery dedicated to creating authentic natural wines, without the use of chemicals, filtration or artificial additives. Here, wine is not just a product – it is the pure essence of the island, bottled. The winery was created during the pandemic, as a sincere and personal project of the Lacman family – a combination of love for wine and blues music. Each bottle they produce carries a note of simplicity, elegance and true naturalness.https://lfw.hr/
Lacman Winery
Selca 7, Selca
Tel: +385 91 9438 675
E-mail: info@hvartours.com
Bell’Iakov Winery
Bell’Iakov is a young boutique winery from Svirče on Hvar, which cultivates indigenous varieties such as Plavac Mali, Bogdanuša and Prča from the southern slopes of the island and from the Stari Gradsko polje, under UNESCO protection. The winery is run by Marijo Carić, and although the vineyards are young, the wines are already winning attention with their authenticity, character and tradition rooted in the Hvar terroir.https://www.facebook.com/VinaBelliakov?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bell’Iakov Winery
Svirče, 21462 Svirče
Tel: +385 95 521 1215
E-mail: caric.marijo@gmail.com
OPG Nikola Matković
A small family winery and distillery, known for its indigenous wines such as Plavac mali barrique, Bogdanuša, Pošip and rosé, as well as homemade brandies and liqueurs. Project leader, mag. ing. horticulture Nikola Matković, renewed the family tradition, and Bogdanuša even won first place at the Jelsa Summer Wine Tasting 2019. The winery’s specialty is the combination of wine and art through Art & Wine.https://www.facebook.com/nikola.matkovic8
OPG Nikola Matković
Vrboska205, 21463 Vrboska
Tel: +385981927120
E-mail: nmatkovic8@gmail.com
Hvar Winemakers Association
As an umbrella organization for local wineries, the Hvar Winemakers Association has been operating since 2010 with the mission of protecting the quality and promoting Hvar wines through joint performances, wine events and education. The island of Hvar is also called the island of wine because of its long history in viticulture and winemaking, and numerous enogastronomic events – from tastings at the Arsenal to wine roads, the association connects 17 wineries on the island, promoting the island of Hvar and indigenous varieties such as Plavac Mali, Bogdanuše and Prča.https://www.hvar-otok-vina.org/en/vinarije.php
The Pitve Wine Collection
The Pitve Wine Collection, housed in a renovated old school building from 1903, is today the center of presentation of the long-standing tradition of Hvar viticulture – from tools, barrels and hoes to stories about the everyday life of the island’s winemaker. After the renovation of the building and the new permanent exhibition, it has combined tradition and modernity, in a space decorated according to strict conservation guidelines, with the intention of being a place of gathering and education for the local community and wine lovers.
With the opening in 2023, the collection has been further enriched with thematic wine tastings, allowing visitors to literally feel the “spirit and taste” of Hvar.
