OPG VESNA PRANJIĆ

Our vineyards are located in Jazvenik. According to the division of the wine-growing regions of the Republic of Croatia, this area belongs to the Pokuplje region, ie the Petrinja vineyards.

Viticulture in our region has a long history. Back in 1847, Ban Josip Jelačić, with his proclamation, approved the felling of part of the state forests in order to facilitate the construction of farm buildings. Our vineyard originates from that year, along with the oldest building, which still serves as a separate cellar for red wine.

In the area of ​​Banovina, medieval documents indicate developed viticulture and its economic importance. Of particular interest are documents related to the Roman Catholic Church Order of the Cistercians.

Numerous preserved toponyms also testify to the tradition of winemaking. Although the planting of vines and the cultivation of various grape varieties intensified as early as the end of the 18th century, modern Banovina winemaking developed in the middle of the 19th century and with the founding of the Petrinja Viticulture and Fruit School in 1893. some autochthonous species specific to the Petrinja region.

In order to preserve the tradition of Petrinja viticulture, since 2004 the Festival and evaluation of wines of the Petrinja vineyards have been carried out. The most important preserved autochthonous species of the Petrinja vineyards are the fragrant ranina bijela and škrlet. Viticulture is an important component of the cultural identity of the Petrinja region, which should be used in the promotion of Petrinja and the entire Banovina.

The working hours of the visit are by appointment at the address Jazvenik 8e, 44273 Sela, Croatia.