Bosnia and Herzegovina — wine

Bosnia Herzegovina Mostar Wine Region

Bosnia's Herzegovina region, centered on the ancient city of Mostar on the Neretva River, produces wines from the indigenous Žilavka (white) and Blatina (red) grapes in a limestone karst landscape of extraordinary beauty. The Mediterranean influence from the Adriatic moderates the continental climate, creating conditions where Žilavka — Herzegovina's signature white grape — produces wines of startling freshness, mineral depth, and food-friendliness. Bosnia's wine is almost unknown internationally, making it one of the most authentic discoveries for adventurous wine lovers.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Balanced karst vintage with characteristic Žilavka mineral tension and Blatina cherry freshness.
2022 Record quality; Žilavka establishing as must-know indigenous Mediterranean white variety.
2021 Strong season; Herzegovina wine featured in natural wine press as European discovery.
2020 Solid vintage; Bosnia wine tourism through Mostar growing.
2019 Exceptional karst vintage; Brkić Žilavka featured in top European natural wine portfolios.
2018 Strong season; indigenous varieties Žilavka and Blatina earning critical recognition.
2017 Reliable vintage; Herzegovinian wine establishing in Austrian and German natural wine shops.
2016 Outstanding Žilavka vintage; karst freshness producing wines of remarkable tension and length.
2015 Strong Herzegovina vintage; Brkić natural wines gaining European natural wine community attention.