Vinceška at Vina Belje

Traditional Vinceška, the feast of St Vincent, patron of winegrowers and winemakers, took place in Belje’s vineyards and winery on Banovo Brdo in Baranja.

Traditional Vinceška, the feast of St Vincent, patron of winegrowers and winemakers, took place in Belje’s vineyards and winery on Banovo Brdo in Baranja. One of Croatia’s best known wine regions with centuries of tradition, Baranja values wine celebrations as part of local culture.

Vines decorated with Baranjski kulen and sausages were pruned by Podravka Management Board president Martina Dalić, Podravka Agri Management Board president Davor Doko, Belje plus Management Board president Damir Leko and Vina Belje director Suzana Zovko. Parish priest Petar Belina blessed the vines, and wine was poured over them to wish for an excellent harvest.

Doko said: “We are proud of last year’s results. Belje was named Croatia’s best winery four times internationally, and Goldberg Red won nine golds, becoming our most awarded wine of 2025. These honours motivate further vineyard and winery investment. Podravka Agri, the region’s largest agricultural company, manages Belje, Vupik and PIK Vinkovci. Our strategy to 2030 includes €200 million of investment in four new pig farms, plus dairy farm extensions, modernisation and robotics. Irrigation investment will bring coverage to 21% of our land, alongside crop planning modernisation, new technology and digitalisation.” Graševina dominates Belje’s vineyards and collection. Leading experts consider the Danube region and Baranja a global benchmark. With nearly 30% of the domestic market and growing demand, young Belje Graševina 2025 is already ready for release.