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Our wines

At Piližota Winery, we craft wines that faithfully reflect the character of Dalmatia and the Šibenik region. Our focus is on indigenous wines, created with deep respect for craftsmanship, land and tradition.
Our vineyards, located in the surroundings of Šibenik on stony Dalmatian soils and under the influence of the sea and sun, give our wines their distinctive freshness and authenticity. Babić and Plavina form the foundation of our production.
Our flagship wine is the premium Babić, distinguished by its strong structure and pronounced, unique varietal character, while Plavina is primarily produced as a quality wine - approachable, well-balanced and enjoyable for everyday drinking.
All our wines carry the PDO designation (Protected Designation of Origin), the highest level of protection, guaranteeing origin, tradition and grape variety. They are produced naturally, using environmentally friendly practices and are suitable for vegan consumers.
Our wines are produced for international markets and feature distinctive labels. Wines bearing the USA designation are also available for the EU market.
Explore our range and discover Babić and Plavina - indigenous Croatian wines that beautifully represent Šibenik and Dalmatia.

Babić Piližota - Indigenous Croatian Wine

Babić grapes have been grown for centuries in Croatia, especially in the wine – growing areas of picturesque towns Šibenik and Primošten. In a special microclimate of the karst coast of the Adriatic sea, hand selection and traditional production of Babić offers fresh harmonious wine with strong character, dark ruby red colour, smooth tannins and pleasant berry fruit flavour with light herb hints. This wine is our contribution and the most sincere way to express the essence of our Dalmatian land and Mediterranean heritage.

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Babić Reserve Piližota - Signature Wine from Šibenik

In Croatia, exceptional occasions require exclusive wines. Babić reserve is produced from grapes from top quality wine-growing areas around Šibenik, a historical town on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. This is a warm and harmonious wine with strong character, dark ruby red colour, ripe tannins and intensive flavours of the berry fruits. Exclusive Babić has always been a great dark variety reflecting the spirits of Dalmatian vineyards and our family proudly recommends this famous authentic wine of our region.

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Babić Piližota USA - Authentic Croatian Red Wine


For many centuries the Babić grape has been cherished throughout Croatia, particularly here on the outskirts of two small ancient and picturesque towns called Šibenik and Primošten. It is here, intertwined between the numerous enchanting microclimates that the Šibenik region is known for, where our family has been proudly making wine for many years! Our hand-picked, smallproduction Babić has always been a classic-styled wine, so that it stands as a proud testament to the previous generations that nurtured it. It is our family's most honest attempt to simply bottle the truest essence and expression of our Dalmatian coastline and Croatian heritage.

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Babić Reserve Piližota USA - Croatian Premium Red Wine


In Croatia, special occasions have always called for special wine! Our Babić Reserve comes from our most prestigious vineyard locations on the stunning Northern Dalmatian coast in Croatia, where the northern cool "bura" winds are thd constantly mingling with the dry, warm Mediterranean sea breezes. It is at this microclimate where our best Babić is grown and made. Our family has always been fond of Babić's honesty in representing its microclimate, and when treated properly, the results are always stellar. Babić has always been one of Croatia's gentle-giant red varietals, and we think that that this wine is a perfect example of that! Our family is very proud to offer you this very small-production wine, as it is the best Babić that our land has to offer.

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Plavina Piližota - Indigenous Wine from Damlatia

Plavina is the most common red wine variety in the wine-growing area around Šibenik which deserves its place among the top quality wines due to its specific characteristics. This is a fresh, warm, harmonious and elegant wine with ruby red colour, smooth tannin and pleasant notes of berry fruits. Hand selected grapes and traditional wine production make us proud to say that our family has presented an authentic Dalmatian character in this wine, offering Plavina as the top quality wine for all occasions and with different meals.

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Plavina Reserve Piližota - Signature Dalmatian Wine

The best wines of the Plavina sort are the confirmation of perseverance and hardwork of the Šibenik winegrowers. The grapes are cultivated in traditional vineyards with fewer grapes per vine. However, they are handpicked and this type of work gives cleaner, heartier and more elegant wine of dark ruby red colour, ripe tannins and a harmonious berry aromas. Plavina Reserve is our family’s genuine contribution to the old tradition and we proudly offer our wine as the best that this precious indigenous sort can give. 

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Plavina Piližota USA - Croatian Indigenous Red Wine


Plavina is without a doubt Croatia's most underrated coastal red grape! It is oftentimes in the shadows of better-known varietals Plavac Mali and Babić, yet, along with its rich history.y, PlPlavina certainly has its own place and offers completely different characteristics from other Croatian coastal reds. Plavina is a bit fresher. softer, brighter, more restrained and elegant, so much so that one would never quess that it comes from a warmer climate on the rocky soils located right in front of the pristine Adriatic Sea! With all of the grapes strictly hand-picked, and the resulting wine given only a coarse filtration, we are proud to say that our family's Plavina has really expressed its authentic Dalmatian characteristics: lively acidity, fresh red berries and fruit, a solid tannin structure, and a hint of chocolate, with constant undertones of Dalmatian earthiness. Our family offers you this traditionally hand-made Plavina to pair with a variety of dishes and, of course, in good company!

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Syrah Piližota

Lately, world known grapevines have been cultivated in Dalmatia and one of the best is Syrah. Its cultivation has become a big challenge, but the desire to achieve the same quality as other well-known wines, led our family to new creations. Our Syrah is a combination of indigenous Dalmatian sorts Plavina and Babić, which results in a new, authentic wine of dark ruby colour and a purple hue, with fresh and harmonious aroma and soft tannins with harmonious berry aromas.

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Syrah Reserve Piližota

Making wine that reflects the best characteristics of Syrah grapes, enriched with best Plavina and Babić grapes growing on precious North Dalmatian lands, drove our family to create the prestigious Syrah Reserve. With combining world known cultivars and renowned indigenous sorts, we created a new, authentic, full-bodied wine of dark ruby pomegranate colour and a purple hue, harmonious ripe tannins and refined dark berry aromas. 

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Merlot Pilizota

Lately, world known grapevines have been cultivated in Dalmatia and one of the best is Merlot. Its cultivation has become a big challenge, but the desire to achieve the same quality as other well-known wines, led our family to new creations. Our Merlot is a combination of indigenous Dalmatian sorts Plavina and Babić, which results in a new, authentic, harmonious and full-body wine of dark ruby red colour and soft tannins with harmonious berry aromas.  

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Merlot Reserve Piližota

Making wine that reflects the best characteristics of Merlot grapes, enriched with best Plavina and Babić grapes growing on precious North Dalmatian lands, drove our family to create the prestigious Merlot Reserve. With combining world-famous cultivars and renowned indigenous sorts, we created a new, authentic, full-bodied wine of dark ruby pomegranate colour, harmonious ripe tannins and intense dark berry aromas with light herb hues.

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