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Herzegovina is proud of its long vine-growing and wine-producing tradition dating back to the Illyrian period. Its hot and dry climate has encouraged the cultivation of vineyards and healing herbs, and the development of a renowned apiculture. All these elements have contributed over the years to a widespread culture of wine and other alcoholic products, which has been developed with pride and determination.The very heart of this wine production is found in the areas of Durava and Brotnjo and it is rare to find locals here who do not possess vineyards or who do not produce wine for their own needs or in order to sell it.The most famous autochthonous grapevines are the Žilavka (white grapes) and the Blatina (black grapes) which also give their names to their relative wines: a white wine with an unmistakable flavour, and a strong full-bodied red wine. The Kameno Wine, a particularly prestigious white wine, is another “grape nectar” amongst the best known in the area. In recent years, some wine producers have succesfully introduced some Chardonnay vine crus into their own vineyards. Herzegovina also produces excellent grappa, called Lozovača or Loza, whose alcoholic strength ranges from 30 to 55 degrees. Two particularly appreciated grappa’s are: the Travarica, made with the addition of healing herbs, and the Medovača, or grappa with honey.The recent creation of the Herzegovina’s Wine Route, a project that has joined wine producers, restaurant owners and local tourist operators, is a wonderful opportunity for all those who wish to be acquainted with the wine and food, naturalistic and historical heritage of this country.Wine cellars open to the public, typical product tasting sessions and visits to places of interest in the region are only someof the many possibilities off ered by this exquisite route through the ‘flavours’ of Herzegovina.

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