NINTH SALON OF HERZEGOVINA’S MOST FAMOUS WINE COMING SOON

In a setting where the sky meets stone, vine, and the elegance of the south, the Vukoje Wine Gallery in Trebinje will once again host the Salon of Žilavka on Monday, August 18th — a unique event dedicated to the most iconic wine variety of Herzegovina.

This wine story, now in its ninth year, has grown into a regional tradition that brings together winemakers, wine connoisseurs, and hedonists from across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Serbia, and beyond. Since 2017, the Salon has welcomed more than 10,000 visitors, wine tourists, journalists, and professionals who recognize in Žilavka the authentic character of the Herzegovinian terroir.

At last year’s edition, 24 wineries presented around 100 labels of Žilavka — ranging from fresh, young wines to complex blends where Žilavka makes up at least 50% of the content. Among the participants were renowned producers who infused their knowledge and character into every bottle.

But the Salon of Žilavka is more than just a wine gathering.

It is also a gastronomic showcase, where Herzegovinian cheese and prosciutto producers stand shoulder to shoulder with winemakers, and in recent years, olive oil producers as well.

This year, an even richer presentation of Herzegovinian olive growing is expected, featuring some of the region’s most prominent oil producers.

Confirming the importance of this event in the wine calendar of Southeastern Europe, media representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Italy, and Austria have already announced their attendance.

The ninth Salon of Žilavka will be held at the Vukoje Wine Gallery from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.