Podrumi Vukoje 1982

'Stone is the soul of our land, our land is the soul of our wine'

Located in southeastern Europe, Bosnia-Herzegovina was once part of Yugoslavia until the 1990s. It is one of the world's lesser-known wine-producing countries.

Most of Bosnia-Herzegovina's vineyards and wineries are in the regions of Mostar and Trebinje and produce native varieties like Žilavka, Blatina, and Trnjak, Central European varieties like Vranac and Smederevka, well as international varieties like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.

Podrumi Vukoje 1982 is a hidden gem winery in Bosnia-Herzegovina tucked away on a hill overlooking the 13th century town of Trebinje. For over four decades, Vukoje has made premium small-production wines from its 30 hectares of vineyards. At Vukoje, traditional winegrowing and winemaking intersect with modern technology to create wines that have won over 150 awards domestically and internationally. Vukoje was recently honored as Bosnia and Herzegovina’s best national producer.

Vukoje Vranac 2017 Trebinje, Bosnia-Herzegovina
This ravishing red is fresh, fruity, and full of life
This Vranac is both mouthfilling and juicy – coursing with flavors like ripe black cherry, wild raspberry, and brambly blackberry – and it's oh-so silky smooth and soft from 30 months resting in 3,000L oak barrels. Its vibrance and concentration make it an ideal pairing for grilled, roasted, and smoked game and red meats as well as aged cheeses.

Vukoje Zilavka 2021 Trebinje, Bosnia-Herzegovina
A honey of a white
A wine made with a combination of traditional and modern winemaking techniques – controlled fermentation and underground oak barrel aging – ensures the excellence of this Žilavka, a native white variety from southern Bosnia-Herzegovina and North Macedonia. It’s overflowing with flavors of apricot, peach, citrus and honey – a great accompaniment to lean fish, poultry, and vegetarian dishes.

Photo credits: Podrumi Vukoje 1982.
UK importer and retailer: Danube Wines.