Festival of Graševina Wine
Photo: Tourist Board of Osijek-Baranja County
The Biggest Wine Festival in Inland Croatia
Slavonia Region in Eastern Croatia, May 30th & June 6th, 2026 | 10:00 - 23:00
Place: Town of Kutjevo - The Square of Graševina (Trg Graševine)
Experience the magic of the Festival of Graševina Wine, a signature event that transforms the small town of Kutjevo in Eastern Croatia’s Slavonia region into a vibrant hub of flavour, music, and authentic local heritage.
The festival honors the pivotal role of Kutjevo's renowned Graševina white wine in shaping the local identity and supporting the economy. For centuries, golden grapes and velvet vines have symbolized the rich heritage of this Slavonian region. Nestled near Požega, the charming town of Kutjevo stands as a celebrated center of Croatian winemaking and is widely regarded as one of the country's premier enological destinations.
During the festival, wine experts and enthusiasts gather in Kutjevo for a wine tasting led by renowned winemakers. Along with wine tasting, visitors can enjoy delicious culinary specialities and local products from manufacturers in Kutjevo, who will represent them on the Square of Graševina.
Graševina Night Garden - May 29, 2026, from 7 p.m. in Kutjevo Castle
Experience an evening of elegance, taste and top wine culture in the imposing ambience of the Kutjevo Castle, where tradition, prestige and modern wine and gastronomy come together.
As part of this special evening, you can expect:
- Award ceremony for the best-rated wines.
- Tasting of top-quality Graševina wines from selected labels.
- Exclusive gastronomic experience – a three-course meal carefully paired with wines by a top chef.
- Expertly guided tastings with top sommeliers.
- DJ and a relaxed garden atmosphere under the stars.
- Tickets: 20 € per person (payment on the spot).
Join us for the 'Open Wine Cellars Days' on Saturdays, the 30th of May and 6th of June 2026. Visiting times on both days are in three time slots: 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Kutjevo winemakers will open their cellars to all visitors. Explore the unique charm of each winery and savour exquisite wines right at their source. Experience the world of winemaking, discover surprises such as barrel tastings of unreleased wines, and enjoy Kutjevo’s festive winery crawl.
Come, enjoy, and take home beautiful impressions of the Kutjevo wine region and Inland Croatia.
May 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Restaurant Slavonska Kuća Vinkomir
Hanging out on the terrace of the Slavonska kuća Vinkomir restaurant with a DJ is the ideal ending to the Open Cellar Days in Kutjevo. This gastronomic gem, recently included in the prestigious Gault&Millau Croatia 2026 guide, is known for organising theme nights that combine top-notch wines and modern entertainment.
May 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Party at Sontacchi Winery
After the open cellars, the party is just beginning. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable party at Sontacchi Winery, where a top-notch atmosphere, excellent wines, and good vibes await you until late into the night.
Recommended accommodation nearby bookable via Inlandia.com: B&B Winery Sontacchi & Mountain Lodge Jankovac
Facts about the Graševina wine
Graševina stands as the most widely cultivated grape variety in Croatia, especially prominent in the wine regions of Slavonia and Croatian Podunavlje in Eastern Croatia. In the Kutjevo vineyards of Western Slavonia, Graševina accounts for an impressive 60% of all plantings, firmly establishing it as the signature wine of this renowned region. Its versatility is remarkable—Graševina can be crafted into a broad array of wine styles, from sparkling and fresh young wines to aged and even ice wines—making it one of the most diverse grape varieties globally.
- One of the most significant manifestations in Slavonia.
- Thousands of visitors and wine lovers.
- Wine evaluation and workshops.
- Cultural - entertaining program.
- Graševina Night Garden, May 29, 2026, from 7 p.m. in Kutjevo Castle
- Proclamation of the champions in the making of Graševina in 3 categories.
- Selection of the top bottle with the best visual appearance.
- "Open Cellars Days" – wine tasting in Kutjevo’s cellars on 30th May & 6th June 2026:
- Wineries Sontacchi, Tandara, Perak, Kutjevo, Škoro, Majetić, Galić, Adžić, and Krauthaker.
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