The most outlying island in Dalmatia, Vis is a cornerstone of Croatian wine history, home to the region’s oldest vineyards established by the ancient Greeks as early as 300 BC. Untouched by mass tourism, its seclusion has preserved its winemaking legacy, offering a truly authentic experience whilst on a Croatian yacht charter.
The Lipanović Winery, deeply rooted in Vis’s storied past, continues this tradition. The family has been making wine for generations, with a cellar uniquely set in a WWII military tunnel, offering perfect conditions for storing, ageing, and tasting wine.
Visitors can expect an intimate tasting experience either in the wine cellar or on the vineyard, featuring six archival Plavac wines paired with a selection of six Croatian cheeses and local delicacies such as fish pâté, salted and marinated anchovies, olives, caper buds, bread, and Lipanović olive oil.
The tasting captures the soul of Vis, culminating with a red dessert wine, Prošek, and homemade liqueurs that capture the sun-kissed flavours of the island. This experience, rich in flavour and history, is a refined addition to a luxury yachting journey along Croatia’s coast, offering insight into the timeless craft of Dalmatian winemaking.