Jan Svoboda · Jaroslav Vrba
Croatian Pelješac — Wine and Food
A guide to 41 wineries of Pelješac, each with address, GPS and notes from the visit, plus Ston salt and recipes from southern Dalmatia.
for 142 pages142 pages: 41 wineries with addresses and GPS coordinates, 11 recipes.
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Five wine areas in the book
The wine section of the book runs along the peninsula from west to east. For every winery: history, vineyards and varieties, how the wine is made, where to taste it, address and GPS.
Contents
- 1The Pelješac Peninsula
Location, climate, history and the Republic of Dubrovnik - 2–6Wine and the vine
History of winemaking, areas, cultivation, varieties and wine in Dalmatian traditions - wineWineries in five areas
Profiles with history, varieties, notes from the visit, address and GPS - foodIngredients and recipes
Ston salt, oysters, octopus, fish, the peka (bell), olives and wine with food - +Glossary and sources
Winemaking terms from barrique to sur lie
Pages from the English edition
Read the sample
About the book
- Authors
- Jan Svoboda, Jaroslav Vrba
- Publisher
- Pelješko vino s.r.o.
- Edition
- 1st edition, 2016
| Language | ISBN | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Czech | 978-80-906451-0-3 | 140 |
| English | 978-80-906451-1-0 | 142 |
| German | 978-80-906451-2-7 | 138 |
| Croatian | 978-80-906451-3-4 | 134 |
The book describes things as they were when it was written (2016). Check tastings and opening hours with the winemakers before you travel.
The book came out in 2016. Is it still worth reading?
Yes. The book contains material that does not date quickly: the authors’ notes from tastings and interviews with winemakers, plus 11 recipes. Current facts, with dates, are here on the website: our articles show when we last updated them. Check opening hours and tastings with the winemakers before you travel.
Do I have to order the book in the same language as the site?
No. You choose the language of the book when you order, independently of the site language. You can read the site in English and order the Czech, German or Croatian edition.
When will the book arrive?
We dispatch the book within 2 working days of payment. Within the EU it usually arrives in 5–10 working days. Once we have sent the parcel, we will e‑mail you, and if the parcel has a tracking number, you will find it in that e‑mail. We dispatch a signed copy within 3 working days of payment.
I need more than 5 copies.
Write to peljesko.vino@gmail.com. For companies and groups we will send a quote; we e‑mail the invoice as a PDF and enclose a printed copy in the parcel.
Is there an e-book?
No. The book is sold in print only; a free PDF sample is available.