Excursion Hidden corner of hvar island tour tour at Hvar

Hvar Island, Jelsa Village, Dubokovic Winery

After tendering ashore and a brief short walk to the parking lot, your tour begins with a scenic, approximately 40-minute drive south to Jelsa Village, known for its peaceful harbor, stone-paved streets, and welcoming atmosphere. This brief orientation tour highlights local landmarks, hidden corners, and the town’s rich winemaking and seafaring heritage. Your arrival at the Dubokovic Winery is greeted by owner Ivo Dubokovic.

Ivo Dubokovic

Born above the cellar is grandfather built in 1939,  Ivo Dubokovic  built upon the winemaking traditions established by his father,

and grandfather before him. Today, he has emerged as one of the most diverse winemakers in Croatia. Although Ivo pioneered

white macerated (orange) winemaking on the island, he is most famous for his proprietary red wine labels, Medvid and Medviedica. His first label, Medvid, was named after a species of seal that used to reside in an underwater cave beneath the  location of the vineyard. It has emerged as one of the cult red wines from the Croatian Plavac Mali grape variety.

Wine Tasting With Local Specialities

Ivo escorts you to his atmospheric, 80-year-old wine cellar, which was built beneath a Hvar stone family house, and your visit cellar is an experience itself. Ivo conducts a wine tasting that consists of between four-six different, award-winning wines, and is accompanied by a olive oil and bread

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