OUR STORY

Black Island Winery opened its doors in 2018 at the site of the once famous Agricultural Cooperative Jedinstvo and that is where the very first pošip was created. The former cooperative winery has been turned into an unavoidable wine destination and a new stage in the production of indigenous pošip grape has begun, with the aim of returning to the world's top wines list.

The inspiration for the winery's name comes from the ancient Greek name Korkyra Melaina or Latin Corcyra Nigra, which would translate as Black Korčula. The island of Korčula owes its name to the lush Mediterranean vegetation, and apart from its natural beauty and cultural heritage, Korčula is also known for its long standing tradition of growing vines and making high-quality wines.

SMOKVICA VINEYARDS

Our vineyards are located on the outskirts of Smokvica, the birthplace of Pošip. Local people have planted indigenous grape varieties on terraced fields carved out of rocky hillsides, fed by the water from the streams. Today’s winemakers do most of their work by hand, just like their ancestors.

The rich, reddish-brown soil of Smokvica, together with the fresh water ponds and sunny climate — we enjoy more than 2,800 hours of sunshine a year — make this the perfect place for growing wine.

Pošip

A grape variety unique to Korčula.

In 1880, a Smokvica farmer named Marin Tomašić nicknamed Caparin spotted a wild grapevine growing in the forest. He was immediately drawn to its fruity aroma and exquisite intense flavor, and decided to plant the grapes in his own vineyard.

Aware that he had stumbled across an exceptional gift of nature, Tomašić generously shared the secret with his friends and neighbors. In 1967, Pošip became the first white wine variety in Croatia with a protected geographic label. The only true Pošip is a Pošip from Korčula. The home of Korčula pošip is Black Island Winery.

OUR WINE

Every drop of our wine will reward you with the most unusual experience that can only be felt when local people have the opportunity to offer the world their own secrets. At Black Island Winery, we create authentic wine and our wish is to make people feel awarded while sipping it. You are welcome to join us in the celebration of the Korčula`s bountiful nature.

Here`s to the gifted island and its nature. Cheers!

Visit us

The best way to experience the rich history of Pošip is to visit our Merga Victa winery in Smokvica. We invite you to immerse yourself in a unique island lifestyle and explore the unparalleled taste of Pošip coupled with other finest local specialties.