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Explore the rich
legacy of Grabovac

Explore the rich legacy of Grabovac Winery, a prominent name among Dalmatia’s premier wine producers. Family’s winemaking expertise has been handed down through generations, commencing with Stipan Grabovac’s acquisition of a license to produce and sell wine in 1812.

Presently, the family proudly owns and tends to 27 hectares of vineyards strategically situated in the prime locations of the Imotski wine-growing region. Here, an array of both indigenous and international grape varieties thrive, producing wines of exceptional quality and character.

Family tradition

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The Grabovac family

For over two centuries, the Grabovac family has passionately dedicated themselves to the art of winemaking. The journey began in 1812 when Stipan Grabovac obtained the license to produce and sell wine, marking the inception of a profound family tradition.

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Modern winemaking

The modern era of winemaking dawned in 1992 with Croatia’s independence and shift to a market economy.

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First commercial wines

In 1994, the Grabovac family bottled their inaugural commercial wines, solidifying their status as pioneers in contemporary Croatian winemaking.

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Podvornica vineyard

The Podvornica vineyard, planted in 1995, introduced new varieties to the Imotski winegrowing area, including Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.

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Modern winery

In 1997, a modern winery with a capacity of 1300 hL was built.

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Vučja draga vineyard

Our most prestigious vineyard, Vučja Draga (8 ha), was planted in 2009 and is home to a variety of indigenous and international grape varieties.

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Čanjevice vineyard

The Čanjevice vineyard, spanning 14 ha, was planted in 2020 on alluvial soil that once formed a riverbed.

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Projekt

Modernizacija primarne poljoprivredne proizvodnje u Vinariji Grabovac

Ciljevi projekta:

  • Povećanje produktivnosti i učinkovitosti u vinogradarstvu kroz nabavu suvremene mehanizacije i digitalnih rješenja, uz optimizaciju ključnih agrotehničkih zahvata.
  • Unaprjeđenje praćenja proizvodnje uvođenjem IoT sustava, agrometeoroloških stanica, drona i softvera za precizno planiranje i provedbu radova u vinogradu.
  • Smanjenje troškova proizvodnje i ovisnosti o sezonskoj radnoj snazi automatizacijom berbe i drugih radno intenzivnih procesa.
  • Povećanje kvalitete grožđa i vina te dugoročna konkurentnost Vinarije Grabovac na domaćem i inozemnom tržištu, uz jačanje izvoznog potencijala.
  • Smanjenje negativnog utjecaja na okoliš kroz precizniju primjenu zaštitnih sredstava i mehaničko suzbijanje korova umjesto herbicida.

Očekivani rezultati projekta:

  • Povećanje proizvodnje grožđa i vina uz očuvanje i unaprjeđenje kvalitete, što omogućuje rast prihoda i jači izlazak na izvozna tržišta.
  • Smanjenje troškova po hektaru kroz učinkovitiju mehanizaciju, manji broj prolaza u vinogradu i smanjenu potrošnju energenata i zaštitnih sredstava.
  • Smanjenje rizika povezanih s nedostatkom sezonske radne snage zahvaljujući automatiziranoj berbi i bržem obavljanju ključnih zahvata.
  • Unaprjeđenje upravljanja vinogradima kroz digitalno praćenje meteoroloških i proizvodnih podataka te pravovremeno reagiranje na bolesti i štetnike.
  • Jačanje održivosti i doprinosa razvoju ruralnog područja Prološca Donjeg kroz očuvanje
    tradicije, otvaranje mogućnosti za nova zapošljavanja i razvoj vinskog turizma.
Ukupan iznos projekta: 432.871,31 EUR
Odobreni iznos potpore: 244.200,55 EUR
Financira Europska unija SP ZPP Ministarstvo poljoprivrede