WINE, TOURISM AND FUN
Experience the best of Herzegovina in one place: On July 4th, from 17:00 at the unique ambiance of Radobolja Summer House in Mostar, visit the first Herzegovina Wine Route Festival! With free admission and promotional prices, taste the best wines and gastronomic delicacies of Herzegovina, participate in workshops, get acquainted with the tourist offerings of the Herzegovina Wine Route, and enjoy the performance of regional music star Mirza Selimović!
More than 20 Herzegovinian wineries, restaurants, and travel agencies will present their offerings, allowing you to explore the rich mosaic of nature, culture, and viticulture that together form the Herzegovina Wine Route. “The Herzegovina Wine Route Festival represents a perfect opportunity to promote our rich wine heritage and tourist offerings. We expect the festival to attract numerous visitors and contribute to the further affirmation of Herzegovina as a prestigious wine destination,” stated Darko Pehar, Secretary of the Herzegovina Wine Route Council, which is organizing this event.
School of Žilavka (in collaboration with Josipa Andrijanić)
Get to know autochtonous Herzegovinian wine variety Žilavka more closely with Josipa Andrijanić, the oenologist of the Domano Winery. Through various Žilavka labels,discoverits characteristics, specificities, and rich flavors. “I am pleased to present the School of Žilavka at the Herzegovina Wine Route Festival. Žilavka is truly a special part of our wine tradition, and I believe that wine lovers will recognize its value and enjoy its authenticity,” said Josipa Andrijanić.
Time: July 4, 2024, 04:30 p.m.
Location: Small Hall of Radobolja Summer House
Art Workshop (in collaboration with The Hub of Fine Arts)
This workshop is designed as creative fun, allowing all participants to get acquainted with painting techniques, express their creativity on canvas while enjoying a glass of wine. Enjoy the beautiful ambiance in the heart of the Herzegovina Wine Route and socialize with the participants and visitors of the Herzegovina Wine Route Festival!
Time: July 4, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Garden of Radobolja Summer House
Note: The number of places in the workshops is limited. Register via our Instagram profile!
The festival is organized by the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FTC BiH), with the support of partners: Government of HNK, Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Environmental Protection of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Tourist Board of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Tourist Board of the City of Mostar, City of Mostar, and USAID Turizam. The festival sponsors are: HT Eronet, JP Elektroprivreda HZHB Mostar, Mercedes Benz – Auto Lijanović, Croatia Insurance, Jana Water, Sarajevski Kiseljak, Croatian Post Mostar, TZ Čitluk, City of Ljubuški, MediaWin, Anetika, Radio Arena and Bljesak.info.
About the Herzegovina Wine Route
Herzegovina is known for its Mediterranean climate, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural heritage, which attracts visitors from all over the world. As you explore the dramatic Herzegovinian karst landscape, you will have the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of vast vineyards, interwoven with historical elements that have contributed to the culture of local communities. The production of celebrated, high-quality regional wine is deeply rooted in the Herzegovinian landscape, and the region’s exceptional wines pair perfectly with the warm hospitality of its people.
Today, Herzegovina is known for its selection of authentic wines, the most prominent of which are Žilavka, Blatina, Trnjak, and Vranac. Come and explore the Herzegovina Wine Route and discover a landscape that will satisfy all your senses. From the resilient, strong vines to the warm hospitality of the locals, you will treat yourself to a journey through a land touched by sun and wind, producing distinctive regional wines enjoyed throughout history.
The Herzegovina Wine Route (HWR) was established by the Tourist Board of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton in 2007 as part of a project funded by the European Union. At that time, the initial mapping and networking of key stakeholders were carried out, laying the solid foundations for the development of the HWR. With the support of the US government through the USAID Turizam project, the Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH launched activities in 2020 to revitalize the HWR with the aim of positioning the region as a top wine tourism destination.
