The Balkans
-
Salon of DWWA 2026: Slovenia celebrates its medal winnersIndigenous grapes, ageworthy sweet wines and a strong showing from across the Balkans took centre stage at the 12th Salon of DWWA medal winners in Slovenia.
By Loukia Xinari Published
-
DWWA Regional Chair for Central & Eastern Europe: Dr Wojciech Bońkowski MWWojciech Bońkowski is a wine writer, writing articles, blogs and books as well as being President of the Polish Wine Trade Association.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
Istria: A bright future for VinistraSponsor Content Created With Association Vinistra
Sponsored Showing Istria's diversity and quality...
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored -
The life and soul of Istrian winemakingSponsor Content Created With Association Vinistra
Sponsored The region's flagship grapes...
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored -
Gen V: The new face of IstriaSponsor Content Created With Association Vinistra
Sponsored Taking Istria into the future...
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored -
Istria: A postcard from PorečSponsor Content Created With Association Vinistra
Sponsored The ideal weekend getaway...
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored -
Serbian success: Award-winning wines from DWWA 2026Sponsor Content Created With Wine Vision by Open Balkan
Sponsored Increasing international recognition...
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored -
Istria: Showcasing the best of CroatiaSponsor Content Created With Association Vinistra
Sponsored Highlighting the highest-quality wines...
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored -
DWWA judge profile: Serdar BalkayaWine consultant and buyer with decades of experience in UK wine trade specialising in fine wines. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Robert GorjakLeading figure in Slovenian wine industry, educator & owner of Belvin Wine School. Based in Slovenia.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
Wine Vision by Open Balkan 2026Sponsor Content Created With Wine Vision by Open Balkan
Sponsored Returning to Belgrade this October...
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored -
Serbia: Putting the wines of the Balkans, Central and Eastern Europe back on the mapSponsor Content Created With Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia
Sponsored Content Home to delicious authentic wines...
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored Content -
The mystery of the golden grape variety at the heart of EuropeA grape of many names and guises...
By Caroline Gilby MW Published
-
Grape escapes – off the beaten track in DalmatiaA trip down the coast...
By Beth Willard Published
-
Dalmatia: Where to enjoy the stillness of fjakaSponsor Content Created With Vino Dalmacije
Sponsored Content When Dalmatia slows down in the early afternoon, here are some perfect places to enjoy a little dreaminess.
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored Content -
Dalmatia: The crimson coastSponsor Content Created With Vino Dalmacije
Sponsored Content Sun-kissed by the shores of the Adriatic, Dalmatia’s vineyards are home to bold and inviting red wines with plenty of potential.
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored Content -
North Adriatic: Wine without bordersAt the meeting point of nations, nature directs which vines grow where...
By Miquel Hudin Published
-
Monemvasia Winery – Tsimbidi: Bringing an ancient wine into the modern ageSponsor Content Created With Monemvasia Winery
Sponsored Content Breathing fresh life into ancient Greek varieties...
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored Content -
Marenda – A Dalmatian ritualSponsor Content Created With Vino Dalmacije
Sponsored Content What started as a work break has become a well-observed tradition in Dalmatia – one that pairs perfectly with local wine.
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored Content -
Pomalo: Dalmatia's answer to hustle cultureSponsor Content Created With Vino Dalmacije
Sponsored Content A state of mind in Dalmatia, pomalo, which roughly translates as ‘take it easy’, sets the pace of life in this scenic region of Croatia.
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored Content -
DWWA judge profile: Zvonko HercegWSET educator and international wine marketing consultant. Based in Macedonia.
By Narisa Ueda Last updated
-
Younger generations: Familia Deicas and Vinarija KozlovićNew blood in Uruguay and Croatia...
By Author collaboration Last updated
-
Andrew Jefford: ‘I wandered towards the cobalt Adriatic inlet next to the vineyards and looked back…’'If you love difference, it's here...'
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
-
Historic Santorini vineyards struggle against climate change and tourismWater into wine no more...
By Lauren Mowery Published
-
DWWA judge profile: Igor LukovićExperienced wine critic, writer and journalist, editor-in-chief of Vino & Fino magazine. Based in Serbia.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
The wines of the BalkansSponsored Content Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia offer characterful local grapes, a rich diversity of terroirs and a vibrant winemaking scene.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
Sponsored Content -
Discover Kvarner: Croatia’s hidden gem for wine and food enthusiastsCome out to the coast, we'll have a few laughs...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
-
30 years of Vinistra: Where to now?Sponsor Content Created With Vinistra
Sponsored Content Building on three decades of the Istrian wine producers’ association...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
Sponsored Content -
Istria’s hall of fameSponsor Content Created With Vinistra
Sponsored Content Top Istrian wines from the Decanter World Wine Awards...
By Decanter Staff Published
Sponsored Content -
Understanding Istria’s soilsSponsor Content Created With Vinistra
Sponsored Content Exploring how the region’s different soils shape the diversity of its wines...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
Sponsored Content -
Decanter Winners’ Showcase 2025Sponsor Content Created With Vinistra
Sponsored Content A celebration of Croatia’s award-winning wines hosted by Vinistra...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
Sponsored Content -
Istria: Identity you can tasteSponsor Content Created With Vinistra
Sponsored Content Wines with a distinctive identity, founded on a rich history, culture and terroir...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
Sponsored Content