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Insight9/13/2025

Križ Winery from Pelješac Produces Exceptional Biodynamic Wines – This Is Their Story

Denis Bogoević Marušić, heir of Križ Winery on Pelješac, blends tradition and nature to create biodynamic wines that capture the flavors and aromas of their surroundings. His story of passion, family, and unique winemaking reveals the true charm of Pelješac.

Nestled in the rugged terrains of Croatia's Pelješac peninsula, Vinarija Križ stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity in winemaking. At its helm is Denis Bogoević Marušić, a third-generation winemaker whose journey from the urban landscapes of Split to the ancestral vineyards of Prizdrina has been nothing short of transformative.
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he episode highlights Denis Bogojević Marušić, heir to a centuries-old family winemaking tradition, who returned from Split to the small village of Prizdrina to build his own biodynamic wine story. Officially established in 2011, Križ Winery takes its name from the Križ hill, home to their largest vineyard. Denis emphasizes working exclusively with their own grapes and minimizing modern enological interventions in order to preserve authenticity and express the natural character of Pelješac’s terroir.

His commitment to family heritage, rural life, and biodynamic viticulture makes his journey both personal and inspiring.

You can read the full feature and original article on Grazia Hrvatska:
👉 https://grazia.hr/vinarija-kriz-s-peljesca-proizvodi-vrhunska-biodinamicka-vina-i-ovo-je-njihova-prica/

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