Jelsa - Island Hvar - WINE AND WINERIES
Wine and Wineries
“Wine is the only artwork you can drink." (Luis Fernando Olaverri)
One of the unofficial names of the Hvar island is The Island of Wine. Did you know that the Island Hvar has a 2,400 years old winemaking tradition? In 384 BC, the island was settled by the ancient Greeks. They built its first terraced vineyards, which are maintained to this day.
In addition to its famous red wines (Plavac Mali), The most famous indigenous white wine is called Bogdanuša, meaning "Given by God."
Whether or not you are a wine lover, you must visit one of Hvar’s vineries. All you need to decide on is the type of winery, a famous establishment, or do you wish to discover the hidden gems.
Andro Tomić is arguably the most successful of Hvar's wine producers known for his Tomić brand and Romanesque wine tasting rooms that have become the most popular on Hvar.
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Vina Tomić
874a JelsaAndro Tomić is arguably the most successful of Hvar's wine producers known for his Tomić brand and Romanesque wine tasting rooms that have become the most popular on Hvar.
In contrast to the Romanesque style of Tomić, Ivo Duboković oozes a different class, with his superbly branded wines that are faithful to the indigenous varieties of Hvar.
Duboković d.o.o Winery
301 JelsaIn contrast to the Romanesque style of Tomić, Ivo Duboković oozes a different class, with his superbly branded wines that are faithful to the indigenous varieties of Hvar.
Third choice in Jelsa is Teo Huljić winery. He is a much smaller producer than the more prominent names in Hvar’s wine homegrown industry, as he is more focused on the production of its extraordinary quality wines.
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Tavern Huljić
Braće BatošThird choice in Jelsa is Teo Huljić winery. He is a much smaller producer than the more prominent names in Hvar’s wine homegrown industry, as he is more focused on the production of its extraordinary quality wines.