Budva Wine
What and Where to Drink in Budva?
We spent a month in Budva researching what local wines to drink and where to drink them. We’ve compiled a summary of the information we collected so you can start enjoying these wines as soon as you arrive!
Significantly, Plantaze dominates the wine selections. Every restaurant, bar, and grocery store in Budva sells numerous Plantaze wines, as well as a few options from other local wineries.
The best place to get local wine is at the winery producing it. There are several wineries located approximately 1hr west of Budva. If you have a car (or, preferably, a driver), it would be worth the trip to taste the local wines.
If you prefer to stay closer, a few wine bars have a good selection of Montenegrin wines. We recommend Casper Bar and Rakia & Wine Bar in the Old Town. Also, WoW Wine Bar a few blocks from Old Town has an excellent selection.
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Local Wine in Budva
Montenegro Wine
Red Wine
The primary native red grapes are Vranac and Kratošija, but there’s also a fair amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown in Montenegro.
White Wine
The native white grape is Krstač which produces a dry white wine with excellent structure and complexity. This wine goes well with cheese, seafood, and white meat. Additionally, there’s some Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Check out our Montenegro Wine page for more information about these wines.
Wine Bars in Budva
After a day of walking the Old Town and taking in all the architectural attractions, you can sit back and relax with a glass of wine at one of the local wine bars.
Casper Bar & Coffee Roastery
Casper Bar is a great place to have a glass wine in the Old Town.
Address: 7RHQ+79Q, Budva, Montenegro
Rakija & Wine Bar
Rakia and Wine Bar is the perfect place to have a drink with the locals. We had the unique opportunity to have a few drinks with the owner, and it was the best experience!
Address: 16 Njegoševa, Budva, Montenegro
WOW Restaurant & Bar
Address: Mediteranska, 85310, Budva, Montenegro
Wineries Near Budva
Becicki Vinogradi is the only vineyard located in Budva (it’s actually in Becici, which is connected to Budva by a pedestrian tunnel). However, several wineries are located approximately 1hr east of Budva, where you can tour the vineyards and learn about the winemaking process.
Bečićki Vinogradi
Address: 7VPJ+2G7, Bečići, Montenegro
BUK Winery
Address: Bukovik, Crmnica Opština Bar, Bar 81305, Montenegro
Winery Masanovic
Vinarija Mašanović
Address: Railway station, Virpazar 81305, Montenegro
Winery "Klisic Family"
Winery “Klisic Family”
Address: Limljani, Montenegro
Garnet
Garnet
Address: Godinje village Virpazar, 81305, Montenegro
Lipovac
Address: Građani 81250, Montenegro
Winery Kopitovic
Winery Kopitovic
Address: Donji Brceli bb Donji Brceli, Virpazar 81305, Montenegro
Winery Djukanovic
Winery Djukanovic
Address: Mačuge bb, Mačuge, Montenegro
Zavjet Vinarija
Zavjet Vinarija
Address: Gluhi Do, Virpazar 81305, Montenegro
Wine Tours from Budva
If you’ve seen the Budva Riviera and have time for a private tour to taste some of the best wine Montenegro has to offer, there are multiple options to Rijeka Crnojevica and Skadar Lake National Park (aka Lake Skadar). Here are several highly-rated wine tours to consider!
Self-Guided Winery Tour from Budva
Budva’s wine industry is known for its warm hospitality. Wine tastings in Montenegro come with tastings of Montenegrin wine, rakija, and local cuisine like cured meats and cheeses. The locals are very kind and helpful, and they make the guests’ experience unforgettable.
If you only have one day for a wine tour, we suggest visiting the suggested wineries in the following order:
If you have a driver (and you definitely should), you could visit all four wineries on the list while spending approximately 2 hours in the car during a roundtrip from Budva. Of course, how long the entire tour takes will depend on how long you spend at each winery. Regardless, it will be a long day of wine tasting, and a stop for lunch is strongly recommended!
NOTE: Some wineries in Montenegro require reservations for tastings and tours. We suggest you contact them ahead of time to make any necessary arrangements.
PRO TIP: If you’re still capable of walking (and have a designated driver), you can visit two additional wineries while only driving 15 more minutes. The extended tour will add Winery Masanovic and Zavject Vinarija to the itinerary above.
FAQs About Budva Wine
What Type of Wine Is Montenegro Known For?
The most commonly grown grape varieties in Montenegro are Vranac and Krstač. Vranac is a red grape that produces full-bodied, tannic wines with flavors of blackberry and dark cherry, while Krstač is a white grape that produces crisp, refreshing wines with notes of citrus and green apple.
Where Is the Best Place To Stay In Budva?
Hotels in Budva
There are many great places to stay in Budva. For the best experience, we recommend staying near the Old Town (the castle marker on the map below). If you don’t stay in the Old Town, we recommend staying near the sea. The architecture of Budva is not as memorable as you go inland and away from the Old Town and the Adriatic Sea.
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