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THE PELJEŠAC REVOLUTION Croatia’s First Natural Wine Festival is Coming — Meet the People Behind GrapeSton

The first festival of natural winemakers and spontaneous wines, GrapeSton, will take place on April 27 in Ston, bringing together 25 Croatian and seven neighboring-country winemakers. Organizers, including Maja Čalić and Denis Bogoević-Marušić of Križ Winery, emphasize authentic organic wines and minimal cellar intervention. The festival combines top-quality wines, local organic food, and educational panels, celebrating community and the tradition of natural winemaking on 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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THE PELJEŠAC REVOLUTION

Croatia’s first festival of natural winemakers and spontaneous wines, GrapeSton, will be held on April 27 in Ston, bringing together 25 Croatian producers and seven winemakers from neighboring countries to celebrate organic viticulture and naturally made wines. The event highlights a growing community of winemakers committed to minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar. Focusing on local traditions and experimental approaches to wine production, GrapeSton also features a food corner with organic local producers and guest chefs showcasing seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients.

For the full story and profiles of the people who launched this unique festival, read the original article on Jutarnji list here: Read more about GrapeSton on Jutarnji.hr.

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