Zagorje – where acid meets sugar

1 review

Highlights

Marvel the beauty and tranquility of the scenery around you.
Add some historic sights to your to-do list, like a medieval castle.
Meet and greet winemakers in person. Cellar tour and tasting!
Have a rich and filling traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients.

This historic region north from Zagreb stands for gentle green hills, cows strolling by the road, countless small vineyards, museums, castles and idyllic scenery. Despite its long wine-making tradition, it wasn’t until recently that Zagorje started launching top quality wines from boutique wineries, reaping the most prestigious international awards. You can find some real gems here, and it’s not too far-fetched to say that the world of wine would not be the same without Zagorje – the ancient grape called Zagorska belina is the ancestor of Chardonnay and Riesling.

This adventurous tour is for curious wine enthusiasts seeking new experience, but also for those who love scenic landscapes, warm welcome in form of food and tranquility of the countryside.

Zagreb Bites tours are not pre-scheduled, they are a private, bespoke experience always arranged by request and depending on our availability. Last-minute requests are risky and will not always have a positive outcome. For all requests made three days or less in advance, an extra 20 EUR per person is charged.

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What guests say

5 from 1 review

"Another project from the talented crew of enthusiasts from Taste of Croatia (see Eat Istria above), Zagreb Bites celebrates the overlooked but compelling wine scene in Croatia’s capital city, Zagreb, and the surrounding Croatian Uplands wine growing region. Excursions typically include visits to 2-3 wineries and a traditional lunch at a local restaurant or farmstead. Customized itineraries are also an option, as is the Winer Lovers Zagreb walking tour of the city’s vibrant café culture and wine bars. Your guides, Lada Radin (a self-described “curious hedonist and food forager”) and Morana Zibar (“Gurwoman”) are fun, energetic, and ready to share their insider tips and help you uncover secret food and wine treasures, while also teaching you to do “as the Zagrebians do” and “make friends with Zagreb, bite by bite”."

Cliff Rames Wines of Croatia