{"title":"Vinarija Čitluk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinarija Čitluk is the largest winery in Bosnia and Herzegovina, crafting premium wines from Herzegovina since 1958. Their story began with the planting of the first vineyard of indigenous Herzegovinian grape varieties Žilavka and Blatina near Međugorje. With over 300 hectares of vineyards across several locations between Mostar, Međugorje, and Čitluk, they harness the sub-Mediterranean climate, soil, and sun to create exceptional wines. Their Kameno label is recognized as one of the best Herzegovinian Žilavkas, and Teuta Blatina and Teuta Žilavka Selekcija are particularly popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we carry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStill Wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Žilavka (Kameno, Teuta Žilavka Selekcija), Blatina (Teuta Blatina), Trnjak (Teuta Trnjak), Plavac Mali, Vranac, Tribus (blend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosé Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teuta Rosé\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teuta Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSparkling Wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brocco Prestige Brut, Brocco Prestige Rosé Brut\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirits\/Rakija:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinajak, Teuta Jabuka Barrique, Teuta Travarica, Gin Baton, Teuta Orahovac, Teuta Višnja, Teuta Šljiva Barrique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinarija Čitluk boasts a rich heritage rooted in Herzegovinian winemaking tradition since 1958. They respect this tradition while continuously creating premium wines that represent the best of the Herzegovinian wine region, emphasizing indigenous grape varieties and the unique local terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLargest winery in Bosnia and Herzegovina\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFocus on indigenous Herzegovinian grape varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAward-winning wines and spirits (e.g., Spirit Fest Sarajevo accolades)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegional roots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Balkan\/Eastern European diaspora in California, Vinarija Čitluk offers a taste of home, representing the rich winemaking tradition of Herzegovina. Their wines, particularly those made from indigenous varieties like Žilavka and Blatina, evoke nostalgia and pride in their cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vinarija-citluk-zilavka-mostar-premium-dry-white-wine-750ml-3870083000351","title":"Vinarija Čitluk Žilavka Mostar Dry White Bosnian Wine 750ml (25.4fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinarija Čitluk Žilavka Mostar — a Bosnian Herzegovinian premium dry white built on Žilavka, the signature grape of the Mostar valley.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, mineral, and distinctly Herzegovinian; a flagship expression of Bosnian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Žilavka is the iconic indigenous white grape of Herzegovina, grown on the karst-rocky soils around Mostar. Vinarija Čitluk has been a regional anchor of Herzegovinian wine production since 1949, with its Žilavka Mostar bottling reflecting the most established part of the Žilavka-growing region. 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