Uncorking Montenegro: A Guide to Wine Tastings & Vineyards

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Advisor - Elaine Brackin
Curated By

Elaine Brackin

  • Montenegro

  • Adventure Travel

  • Food & Wine

  • Couples Travel

  • Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel

  • Winery

  • Vineyard

  • Foodie

  • History

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Curator’s statement

This guide is your invitation to an authentic Montenegrin experience, through Balkin wines. The wine scene here feels personal, as you have abundant opportunities to sit at the tables of the passionate, independent producers to share in a toast with their very own creations. Through the tastes of indigenous grapes like Vranac and Krstač, you will discover the rich history and traditions of Montenegro’s wine regions. This guide focuses on Kotor and Tivat.

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Where to stay in Montenegro

Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort

A luxurious waterfront retreat nestled in the picturesque Kotor Bay, offering unparalleled comfort and stunning views in Montenegro's gem.

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The Chedi Luštica Bay

Located on the Montenegrin coast, this luxury retreat boats 111 elegant rooms and suites, and four restaurants/bars, plus a private beach, pools and an Asian-inspired Spa.

One&Only Portonovi

This chic luxury retreat on Boka Bay, an idyllic gem on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, is a celebration of its breathtaking natural environment and rich local heritage.

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Regent Porto Montenegro

Polished hotel with Riviera-style luxury overlooking the Adriatic Sea in Montenegro.

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Heritage Grand Perast By Rixos

An exquisite boutique hotel in Perast, Montenegro, blending historic charm with contemporary elegance for an unforgettable stay on the Adriatic coast.

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Things to do in Montenegro

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Wineries with a View

Storia di Pietra: This modern winery offers a glorious view of Boka Bay. Perched at 2,200 feet, this hillside vineyard benefits from exceptional drainage, sun exposure and a perfect Mediterranean microclimate for ideal grape growth and ripening. The kind and knowledgeable staff and owners offer a tour of the property with tasting.

Savina Winery: A small family-run winery in Herceg Novi with stunning views, offers tastings of local Montenegrin wines paired with charcuterie and cheeses.

Plantaže: Montenegro's largest winery, state-owned Plantaže, produces 90% of the country's wine. Its vast vineyards hold 11.5 million vines, mostly Vranac and stretch from the south of Podgorica to Lake Skadar. The Šipčanik cellar, located in a former military hangar, offers tastings of Montenegro's native varieties.

Zenta: Montenegrin pioneer Dragica Vučinić runs Zenta Vučinić winery, crafting seven single-varietal wines. Tour her underground cellar and taste in the scenic tasting room, learning the ideal serving temperatures for her portfolio (2,500 bottles annually).

Places to eat & drink in Montenegro

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Restaurants with Excellent Wine Selections

Gallardo Steak House

Located in Tivat (Porto Montenegro), this fine dining restaurant with phenomenal dry-aged meats. The beautifully designed interior and attentive staff make it a great choice for a special occasion. They also have a sushi menu if you prefer fish.

One Restaurant

This chic waterfront restaurant in Tivat (Porto Montenegro) offers a great atmosphere. They offer a great variety of dishes, and a well-curated wine list.

Lighthouse Restaurant

Oceanfront restaurant with private marina access in Kotor Bay. Savor exquisite à la carte Mediterranean cuisine amid breathtaking mountain and sea views. Watch sailboats drift by for a touch of nostalgia. We ate there for five to seven days while at the Hyatt, and love their fabulous risotto and pastas.

Ladovina Kitchen & Wine Bar

This casual Italian restaurant offers a charming, decorated interior (no sea view needed) and outdoor seating, all tucked away outside the city walls for a break from the tourist crowds.

Need to know

Fortress Gorazda

History buffs will love exploring abandoned Fortress Gorazda, a crumbling Austro-Hungarian structure perched on a scenic hill with breathtaking views of Kotor. Unlike many tourist sites, this forgotten gem offers free exploration and a sense of adventure. This Fortress is located a short drive from Storia di Pietra winery.

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