Zadar, Šibenik: olive oil, wine & food tasting, Self Drive

Exclusive Olive Oil & Wine Tasting Experience at Our Family Grove near Benkovac.
Self-drive | 2.5 hours | 13:00–15:30

Discover the magic of the Dalmatian hinterland on this exclusive small-group tasting experience, guided by a warm and highly knowledgeable local family experts.

Visit a family-run olive estate, meet the people behind it, and ride through ancient groves in a charming vintage fire engine.

Take part in a fantastic olive oil tasting course, where you'll learn how to identify high-quality oil and understand the healing power of polyphenol-rich extra virgin olive oil – awarded at international competitions for its excellence.

Finish with a relaxed tasting of local wines, cheeses and seafood, in a setting that feels more like a private gathering than a tour.

Flavour, connection and tradition – an unforgettable journey for all senses.

Your experience begins with a warm welcome and a scenic stroll through our ancient olive grove. As you walk among the trees, you'll learn how Dalmatia's unique climate, stony soil, and centuries of knowledge come together to produce some of the world's finest olive oils. Branimir will share the story of our grove, the harvest, and how we preserve the traditional techniques while using cutting-edge technology in our mill to protect flavour and nutrition.

Inside the mill, see firsthand how our award-winning extra virgin olive oil is made, from olive to bottle. Then, enjoy a guided tasting of five of our finest oils, including our gold-medal-winning 2024 early harvest oil, which boasts an astonishing 1,200 mg/kg of polyphenols—compounds celebrated for their powerful health benefits. Learn to recognise true quality through aroma, bitterness, and peppery finish as you gently warm and swirl the oil in professional tasting cups.

The experience continues with a tasting of premium Croatian wines, selected from native grape varieties across the country's four main wine regions. You'll be guided through the five essential steps of wine appreciation—sight, smell, swirl, sip, and savour—while discovering how these wines pair perfectly with the robust, grassy, and fruity profiles of our oils.

All of this is served alongside a buffet of traditional Dalmatian dishes, including locally baked sourdough bread, seasonal specialities, and fresh bites—all generously drizzled in our own oils and designed to complement both the wines and oils on offer.

Throughout the afternoon, you'll have the chance to chat with our family, ask questions, and relax under the shade of the olive trees, surrounded by the scent of rosemary and wild herbs.

This experience isn't just about food and drink—it's about culture, history, and connection. Along the way, you'll gain insight into 2,000 years of olive-growing tradition in this land, shaped by Roman settlers, Venetian traders, and more recent generations who carried their knowledge through war and change.

This is a celebration of Dalmatian land, life, and flavour.