Zinfandel Wine Tour from Split

Sightseeing  :  Croatia  :  Dalmatia  :  Split  :  Wine Tasting & Winery Tours

Small group wine tasting and lunch/dinner tour near Split, Croatia to learn about Zinfandel's Croatian origin. This variety is widely considered an American original, Zinfandel has found its way to become a Thanksgiving Day classic. However, a series of events in recent years have shone a new light on the true origins of Zinfandel. Learn more about Dalmatian history and taste Zinfandel as well as other indigenous Dalmatian wine varieties in 3 ancient wineries and 2 museums.The day starts with a short drive to Kastel Sucurac and a walk along this picturesque 15th century village with visit to Sucurac museum. Wine tasting in Matela wine cellar dating back to second half of the 19th century (sorts: Crljenak Kastelanski and Posip) Kastel Kambelovac wine tasting in Bedalov winery founded in year 1806 (sorts-Crljenak Kastelanski and blend of Crljenak Kastelanski/Dobricic/Plavac Mali) Visit to Kastela museum located in the 15th century seaside castle, one of the best preserved and most beautiful castles in Croatia and then wine tasting with lunch/dinner in Kuzmanic winery on mountain slopes, this winery dates back to the early 18th century (sorts: Glavinusa and Tribljan)