due to its different sized vineyards scattered on the hills Plešivica resembles amphitheatres, and is even described as miniature Tuscany, in the vicinity of Zagreb?

Beethoven drank the wine Kraljevina Zelina?

Samobor bermet was a folk remedy for indigestion in the past?

the premium sparkling wine business is very demanding since, depending on the type of sparkling wine, first bottles are taken from cellars after three to five years and only then the results of the efforts invested are visible?

there was a sparkling wine plant in Samobor around 1800?

a bottle of sparkling wine has around 49 million bubbles?

With its list of autochthonous varieties, Croatia follows new global oenological trends, and nowadays, unlike thirty years ago, can compete in quality with world class sparkling wines. And while France prides itself with the Champagne region, Croatia prides itself with the region of Plešivica. Do try some of the renowned sparkling wines of Plešivica.

Traditional and well-known Samobor bermet as a refined aperitif has been associated with Samobor for centuries. It is an indispensable aperitif before the first course of a meal or a drink sipped casually in a good company. Although its ingredients are more or less known, the method of preparation is specific to each family that produces it, so each Samobor bermet varies in bitterness and sweetness. It is produced from red wine and selected ingredients of fruits and herbs.

Since ancient times, the vineyards on the foothills of Zelina have been interspersed by fragrant, pink grapes of the variety of kraljevina, i.e. imbrina, used to produce light, drinkable wine, ideal for refreshment and savouring. It is a light, drinkable and fresh wine perfectly paired with food and its characteristic gentle aroma associates of a summer day, which makes it an ideal summer refreshing drink served with various dishes.