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Wineries · 43°10′N · 16°26′EBy the hvar.com team · Updated September 2026

Hvar wineries, village by village

16 family cellars and one cooperative you can actually visit, from the south-slope terraces of Sveta Nedjelja to the stone villages around the Stari Grad Plain, with the grapes each one makes and what is on offer when you get there.

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No. 01

Hvar wineries at a glance

before you plan
Wineries17, all receiving visitors
Two wine areasThe south slope (reds) and the villages around the Stari Grad Plain (whites and rarer grapes)
BookingAlmost always needed; call ahead
With food12 of them serve food with the wine
New to the grapes?Read Hvar wine, grape by grape

Nearly every winery on Hvar is a family business, and most of them are clustered in two places: the steep south coast around Sveta Nedjelja and Jagodna, where plavac mali grows on limestone terraces, and the villages around Jelsa, Vrboska, Svirče and Vrbanj, at the edge of the UNESCO-listed Stari Grad Plain.

Below they are grouped by area. Each card shows the village, the grapes the cellar makes, and whether there is food or a tour on offer; open it for the full winery page.

Aerial view of the field pattern of the Stari Grad Plain
No. 02

Sveta Nedjelja, Jagodna and the south slope

3 cellars

Hvar’s steepest vineyards, terraced into the limestone between Milna, Sveta Nedjelja, Jagodna and Zavala, with the sea directly below. This is plavac mali country.

Sveta Nedjelja · food · tours · rooms

Zlatan Otok

Founded in 1986 by the Plenković family. Tastings and cellar-door sales, a marina restaurant with a wine cellar below sea level, and rooms in summer.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Pošip, Bogdanuša.

→Jagodna, Sveta Nedjelja · food

Matijević

Family cellar on some of the steepest terraces on the Adriatic, harvested entirely by hand. Tastings by appointment only, with an optional platter.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Pošip, Bogdanuša.

→Bojanić Bad, near Jagodna · tours

Toni Bojanić

A small south-coast producer. Tastings and sales at the cellar and at a spot among the vines in Jagodna.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Pošip, Bogdanuša, Prč.

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No. 03

On the Pakleni Islands

1 cellar

A wine bar in Vlaka bay on Sveti Klement, the largest of the Pakleni Islands, a short boat ride from Hvar Town.

Vlaka, Sveti Klement · food

Colnago

Nikola Colnago’s wine bar on the Pakleni Islands: tastings with cheese, olives and a small menu, a short walk from the buoys in Vlaka bay.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Pošip.

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No. 04

Jelsa and Vrboska

5 cellars

The biggest cluster of family cellars on Hvar, around the two harbours at the eastern end of the Stari Grad Plain.

Jelsa · food · tours

Tomić

Andro Tomić’s winery above Mina bay, with a Roman-style tasting cellar. Tastings from €30 for six wines, plus food pairings and themed evenings.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Pošip, Bogdanuša.

→Jelsa · food

Duboković

Ivo Duboković’s candlelit family cellar, 15,000 to 20,000 litres a year from native grapes. Tastings by appointment, with snacks and olive oils.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Darnekuša, Bogdanuša, Maraština, Kuč, Prč.

→Vrboska · food

Carić

Ivo and Ivana Carić’s tasting konoba by the second bridge in Vrboska: one of the widest line-ups of native Hvar grapes, with cheese and chocolate pairings.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Bogdanuša, Kuč, Maraština, Darnekuša, Pošip.

→Vrboska · food

Pinjata

The Gabelić family’s konoba behind the fortress church. Tastings with pršut, cheese and salted fish; peka to order a day ahead.
Grapes: Bogdanuša, Prč, Plavac mali.

→Vrboska · food

Nikola Matković

A family estate since 1980: plavac mali and barrique plavac, bogdanuša, pošip, a rosé and a dessert wine, plus home-made brandies and art-and-wine workshops.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Bogdanuša, Pošip.

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No. 05

Svirče, Vrbanj, Vrisnik and Selca

6 cellars

Stone villages around the Stari Grad Plain and below the island’s spine, where bogdanuša, prč and darnekuša are grown. The Svirče cooperative bottles Ivan Dolac, named after the south-coast vineyards of that name.

Svirče

PZ Svirče

The growers’ cooperative behind Ivan Dolac, an organic plavac mali from the south coast. Tastings by arrangement; seasonal shops in Jelsa and Stari Grad.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Pošip, Bogdanuša.

→Vrbanj

Plančić

A winemaking family since 1919, working with native Hvar grapes. Tastings can be booked online.
Grapes: Bogdanuša, Prč, Darnekuša, Plavac mali.

→Vrbanj · food

Pavičić

Brothers Luka and Milko Pavičić, with vineyards on the Stari Grad Plain. Tastings by appointment in the family house, with cheese, oil and bread.
Grapes: Bogdanuša, Pošip, Plavac mali, Prč.

→Vrisnik · food

Ventus

Certified organic wines from two local families, first made in 2019. Tasting room in a restored stone house, with cheese, cured meat and salted fish.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Pošip, Prč, Maraština.

→Vrisnik

Ahearne Vino

Founded by Master of Wine Jo Ahearne, first vintage 2014. Tastings by reservation.
Grapes: Pošip, Plavac mali, Bogdanuša, Kuč, Darnekuša.

→Selca kod Starog Grada · food · tours

Lacman

Natural wines made without chemicals or filtration, from grapes bought from local growers. Tastings and dinners on the terrace; booking advised.
Grapes: Pošip, Bogdanuša, Maraština, Prč, Plavac mali, Darnekuša.

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No. 06

Sućuraj, at the eastern tip

1 cellar

One family cellar at the far end of the island, in the harbour where the ferry leaves for the mainland.

Sućuraj

Vujnović

A family recorded as winemakers in Sućuraj since the 18th century, working with organic methods. Tasting room on the harbour.
Grapes: Plavac mali, Pošip, Prč.

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No. 07

In Hvar Town

1 cellar

For a tasting without leaving the west of the island.

Hvar Town · food

Luviji

A candlelit family cellar in the old town. Tastings of four to six wines with a platter; closed on Sundays.
Grapes: Pošip, Plavac mali.

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No. 08

Find a winery by grape

Looking for a particular grape? Every cellar in our list, sorted by what it makes. The grape name takes you to its guide.

No. 09

Before you go

practical
Book firstMost cellars are run by the family that makes the wine. Call ahead; in July and August, a few days ahead.
SeasonTasting rooms keep summer hours; outside the season, arrange by phone.
DrivingPlan a driver or a tour if you will visit more than one cellar.
By boatZlatan Otok in Sveta Nedjelja has its own marina; Colnago is a walk from the buoys in Vlaka bay.
Combine withA swim in the morning, a tasting in the afternoon, dinner in Jelsa or Stari Grad

Where to sleep near the vineyards: where to stay on Hvar and our villas. More to do between tastings: things to do on Hvar.

Friends wine tasting outdoors
No. 10

Hvar wineries, common questions

How many wineries are there on Hvar?

Our list covers 17 wineries that receive visitors, from Sveta Nedjelja on the south coast to Sućuraj at the eastern tip. There are also many smaller growers who only sell locally.

Where are the best wineries on Hvar?

Two areas: the south slope around Sveta Nedjelja and Jagodna, for plavac mali, and the villages around Jelsa, Vrboska, Svirče and Vrbanj on the Stari Grad Plain, for bogdanuša, prč and the rarer native grapes.

Do I need to book a wine tasting on Hvar?

Almost always. Most cellars are small family businesses. Call ahead, and in July and August book a few days in advance.

Which Hvar wineries serve food?

Among others Zlatan Otok (marina restaurant), Tomić, Pinjata, Carić, Colnago, Ventus and Lacman offer food with their wines, from platters to full meals.

Can I visit a Hvar winery by boat?

Yes. Zlatan Otok in Sveta Nedjelja has its own marina, and Colnago’s wine bar on Sveti Klement is a short walk from the buoys in Vlaka bay.

Which wineries make bogdanuša?

Bogdanuša is Hvar’s own white grape. Among others Zlatan Otok, Tomić, Carić, Pinjata, Plančić, Pavičić and PZ Svirče make it.

Know what you are tasting

A short guide to Hvar’s grapes, from plavac mali on the south slope to bogdanuša on the Stari Grad Plain.

Hvar wine guide →Plavac mali