Croatia has a long winemaking tradition dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Today, more than 130 indigenous grape varieties are cultivated throughout the country, and wine remains an integral part of Croatian culinary and social culture.Fresh white wines such as Malvasia dominate Istria and Kvarner, Graševina is the hallmark of Slavonia and the Danube region, while Dalmatia and its islands are renowned for powerful red wines such as Plavac Mali and Babić.Wine in Croatia is closely associated with family gatherings, celebrations, and local customs. It is traditionally enjoyed alongside food, with great emphasis placed on harmony between wine and cuisine.
In recent decades, wine culture has evolved to embrace responsible enjoyment, wine tourism, tastings, and wine routes. Today, Croatian wine culture successfully combines rich tradition with modern innovation, from small family-owned wineries to internationally awarded producers.
