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Sunday, 13 May 2018

Vinski Podrum Returns to Diocletian's Basement with More than 80 Croatian Winemakers

Dalmatia - from wine and olive oils to local delicacies, prosciutto and cheese, songs, traditions and heritage - will be presented in all of its glory on May 25 and 26 at the great spring feast in Diocletian's cellar.

Sunday, 21 May 2017

All You Can Taste Wine in Diocletian's Cellar - A Success!

The feast of wine and delicacies in Split, Vinski Podrum, came to completion last night after two full days of imbibement.

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Vinski Podrum: Fair of Wine and Delicacies Returns to Diocletian's Cellars

Vinski Podrum returns to Diocletian’s cellars for the 5th edition of the event this May 19-20, 2017.

Sunday, 15 May 2016

Vinski Podrum: Your Next Glass Of Wine

The weather is beginning to warm up, tourists are beginning to trickle in, and we are ready for a glass of wine. Luckily Split is the perfect place to do just that. Vinski Podrum (translating to Wine Cellar), is an event organized by Slobodna Dalmacija and the Association for Dalmatian Winemakers. They will be kicking off their fourth consecutive year overfilling your wine glasses with the best Croatian wines in Diocletian’s own cellar, Podrum. The event will take place on May 20th-21st from 13:00-21:00 both days.

Vinski Podrum will be the perfect event for you to taste, and purchase Croatian wines, and try some of the best Croatian delicacies such as cheese, ham, and olive oils. Tickets are 60 kuna.

More information on the Vinski Podrum website.

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Wine Education Workshops from Paradox at Vinski Podrum 2014

Continuing their excellent work in raising the standards of Split's wine culture and wine education, Paradox Wine and Cheese Bar will be holding four wine school workshops at the 2014 Vinski Podrum, which opens tomorrow in the basement of Diocletian's Palace. Vinkski Podrum is an opportunity to come and taste a selection of fine Croatian wines and other traditional delicacies, and Paradox owner Zoran Pejović will be holding his wine workshops on Friday and Saturday from 17:00 to 18:00 and from 19:00 to 20:00. Anyone interested should register their interest at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Apart from being the first wine bar in Split, a key focus of the Paradox mission is on education and promotion of Croatian wines, and if you are looking for an introduction to the wonderful world of Croatian wine, there is perhaps no better option in Split, as the very knowledgeable staff will guide you through the rich offerings of indigenous Croatian wine varieties.

In other Paradox news, with the season now in full swing, the wine and cheese bar will be having additional live music every Monday and Thursday - see below. To keep abreast of the very latest Paradox events, why not follow them on Facebook? 

 

Dear friends. Come and enjoy your evenings with us Monday and Thursday to the tunes of the Sunny Days band from 20:30.

Welcome to the season

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Sunday, 13 October 2013

An Evening of Wine in the Home of an Emperor: Vinski Podrum

Split's incredible tourist season continues into mid-October in the impressive 4th century basement of Emperor Dioceltian's palace.
 
With Split's highly impressive tourism season showing no sign of abating, attention - for the wine-loving community at least - turned to the 1700 year-old cellars of Emperor Diocletian's Palace on October 11, 2013, for a two-day wine fair, workshop and business exchange, an event attented by Total Split.
 
 The main presentation hall
The event, called Vinski Podrum (Wine Cellar), was organised by leading regional daily Slobodna Dalmacija, and attracted some of the top wine-producing names in the country, as well as affording tourists a chance to become better acquainted with the wines of the the EU's newest member.

 

There was a strong Dalmatian wine presence as well as representation from the rest of Croatia
There was a strong Dalmatian wine presence, as well as representation from the rest of Croatia
 
Croatian wine is attracting increasing international attention, with its combination of ancient wine tradition, 130 indigenous varieties, and exciting use and blending of better known international varieties.
 
While wine was the focus there were other products on offer such as Croatia s famous cheeses and o...
While wine was the focus, there were other products on offer, such as Croatia's famous cheeses and olive oils
 
Among those presenting were members of the Hvar Wine Association from Croatia's premier island. With a wine tradition dating back 2400 years and a resurgence of fortunes, Hvar winemakers have started exporting to new markets all over the globe in the last 12 months, including China, California and Singapore.
 
The second day attended by Digital Journal was well attended
The second day, attended by Total Split, was busy
 
In addition to the international exports, leading Hvar producer showcased their newest initiative - a partnership with leading Croatian football club Hajduk Split. The range of red, white and rose, called Zlatan Hajduk, is a combination of two iconic Dalmatian names, and a share of the proceeds of each sale go to the struggling football club.
 
In addition to the main fair there were workshops and B2B sessions
In addition to the main fair, there were workshops and B2B sessions
 
The impressive cellars of Diocletian's Palace are often used for such fairs and exhibitions, but they were rented out to a more international client last month, as part fo the filming of the latest series of HBO hit show 'Game of Thrones' was shot in the same location.
 
Visitors were free to roam through the rest of the impressive Diocletian cellars dating back 1700 y...
 

The palace, situated on the waterfront of the Dalmatian capital, is the biggest tourist attraction in the city, and in contrast to other museum old towns, is a lively and diverse melting pot of cultures and lifestyles, with a vibrant shopping and gastronomic scene giving way to lively nightlife in the evening.

 
The Hvar Wine Assocation which has had a very successful 12 months was out in force
The Hvar Wine Assocation, which has had a very successful 12 months, was out in force.
 Built as a retirement home by Roman Emperor Diocletian in the fourth century, the palace has had a fascinating history up to the present day, and its squares and warren of streets are increasingly full, as Split establishes itself as one of Europe's most exciting tourist destinations.
 
Hvar s leading producer Zlatan Otok presented their new partnership with local football team Hajd...
Hvar's leading producer, Zlatan Otok, presented their new partnership with local football team, Hajduk Split - the Zlatan Hajduk range
 

Once known as the 'Gateway to the Islands', the tourism fortunes of Split are changing, and the city has enjoyed a 27% increase in tourism for the first nine months of the year over the corresponding period in 2012, with the largest increases coming from Scandinavia, UK, Brazil and South Korea.

 
Impressive photography outlining the wine-producing process adorned the basement pillars
Impressive photography outlining the wine-producing process adorned the basement pillars
 

The impressive numbers in Split are mirrored in the wider Central Dalmatian region, which has so far recorded the largest increase in Croatian tourism numbers by region in 2013 - up 10%

 
Grape picking in Dalmatia is extremely labour intensive
Grape picking in Dalmatia is extremely labour intensive
 

These numbers do not include visitors from an increasingly important part of Split's tourism make up, and this year's 114 cruisers passing through the city have brought some 200,000 tourists.

 
The palace cellar toilets were the one part which had been substantially modernised
The palace cellar toilets were the one part which had been substantially modernised
 

Once a stereotype of sun, sea and beaches, the Dalmatian coast is becoming increasingly known for its wine, gastronomy, adventure tourism and heritage, with Split providing an ideal base to island hop, explore the coast, or venture into one of Europe's least explored and most fascinating regions, inland Dalamtia.

 

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