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Winery · Hvar Town, HvarBy the hvar.com team · Updated September 2026

Luviji, Hvar Town

A candlelit family cellar in the old town of Hvar: four to six wines with a platter, for a tasting without leaving town.

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No. 01

Luviji at a glance

WhereIve Miličića 14, old town, Hvar
Run byThe Bracanović family
TastingsFour to six wines with a platter
ClosedSundays

Village guide: Hvar Town.

Boats moored on the Riva in Hvar Town
No. 02

The story

Luviji is run by the Bracanović family, and the name comes from “Luigi”, a family nickname.

Their vineyards are terraced on the slopes near Hvar Town. The wines include Pakleno, a red; Divjok, a plavac mali aged in oak; a pošip and a prošek. Their Pošip 2020 was among the best wines at the Jelsa Summer Wine Tasting in 2021.

Tastings are held in the candlelit cellar of the family house in the old town, the easy option if you are staying in Hvar Town and do not want to drive.

The Fortica fortress above Hvar Town
No. 03

The wines, grape by grape

2 grapes
PošipMade here
Plavac maliDivjok (aged in oak)
Other labelsPakleno (red) · prošek

Each grape name leads to its guide. For the whole picture, read Hvar wine, grape by grape.

Rosé wine toast over sea
No. 04

Visiting Luviji

book ahead
Tastings4 to 6 wines with a platter
ClosedSundays

Hours and prices change from season to season; confirm when you book. Planning more than one cellar? Arrange a driver or a tour.

No. 06

Luviji, common questions

Where is Luviji winery?

Ive Miličića 14, Hvar Town, on Hvar.

Which grapes does Luviji make?

Pošip, Plavac mali.

Is there a winery in Hvar Town?

Yes, Luviji, a family cellar in the old town at Ive Miličića 14, with tastings of four to six wines.

Do I need to book a tasting at Luviji?

Yes, it is best to. Hvar cellars are small family businesses; call or write ahead, and in July and August do it a few days in advance.

Plan a wine day

See every cellar on the island, or read up on the grapes before you go.