Montenegro Wine Tour: Private Wine Tasting from Budva and Podgorica

Discover the best Montenegro wine tour with private wine tasting experiences in three completely different wineries

Favorite experience for wine lovers visiting Montenegro

Discover Montenegro’s most authentic wine tasting experience through boutique wineries, underground wine cellars, breathtaking vineyards, and unforgettable local hospitality.

This private Montenegro wine tour takes you deep into the famous Skadar Lake wine region, where centuries-old wine traditions, indigenous grape varieties, and family-owned estates create one of Europe’s most exciting hidden wine destinations.

Perfect for couples, wine lovers, food enthusiasts, and travelers seeking authentic experiences, this carefully curated Montenegro wine road journey combines premium wine tastings, traditional Montenegrin gastronomy, scenic countryside landscapes, and genuine local culture.

Taste Montenegro’s famous Vranac, Kratošija, Krstač, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Žilavka wines while discovering hidden wineries and meeting passionate local winemakers who preserve generations of tradition.

Whether you are staying in Budva, Podgorica, Tivat, Cetinje, or Kotor, this is one of the best private wine tasting tours in Montenegro and the perfect escape from the crowded tourist routes.

✔ Private departures available daily
✔ Perfect day trip from Podgorica, Budva and Cetinje
✔ Limited availability during summer season
✔ Early booking highly recommended

Why Choose Our Montenegro Wine Tour

Unlike standard wine tastings, this experience combines luxury wine culture with authentic Montenegro hospitality and hidden places most travelers never discover.

This tour is designed for travelers who want:

• authentic local experiences

• premium wine tastings

• boutique wineries

• breathtaking scenery

• traditional Montenegrin food

• private and personalized tours

• hidden gems beyond the tourist crowds

You will experience:
✔ Montenegro’s largest and most prestigious winery
✔ Boutique family wine production
✔ Traditional homemade gastronomy
✔ Indigenous Montenegro wines
✔ Scenic vineyard landscapes
✔ Private countryside experiences
✔ Authentic local culture and hospitality

If you are interested in something a bit more different, check our day private tours here.

Tour Details

Duration

6-8 hours

Tour Type

Private Wine Tour

Departure

Budva, Cetinje or Podgorica
Other cities (Kotor, Tivat) available upon request.

Included

• Private transportation

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off

• English-speaking driver/guide

• Three winery visits

• Three wine tastings, three different wines in each winery + more

• Traditional food pairings

Plantaže Winery – Šipčanik Wine Cellar

The journey begins at the legendary Šipčanik Wine Cellar, home of the famous 13. Jul Plantaže winery and one of the most iconic wine experiences in Montenegro.

Located inside a former underground airplane hungar - military tunnel from Yugoslavia, this extraordinary cellar today stores millions of liters of wine and represents the heart of Montenegro’s wine production.

Surrounded by vineyards and dramatic landscapes in Podgorica, guests enjoy a guided tasting of three premium wines produced from Montenegro’s indigenous grape varieties:

🍷 Montenegrin Krstač
🍷 Montenegrin Kratošija
🍷 Vranac Pro Corde

Served with a traditional Montenegrin bruschetta platter including:

🍴 Njeguši cheese
🍴 Homemade prosciutto
🍴 Olive spread
🍴 Dried figs and prunes
🍴 Walnuts
🍴 Fresh tomatoes
🍴 Homemade bread

This unique underground wine experience perfectly combines history, gastronomy, atmosphere, and authentic Montenegrin tradition.

Experience Details

• Place: Šipčanik Wine Cellar

• Duration: Approximately 1 hour

• Guided wine tasting included

• Traditional food pairing included

Winery Zenta Vučinić – Boutique Family Winery

Our next stop introduces guests to a more intimate and authentic side of Montenegro’s wine culture at the charming family-owned Winery Zenta Vučinić.

Surrounded by peaceful vineyards and countryside scenery, this boutique winery offers a relaxed atmosphere where every tasting feels personal, warm, and genuinely local.

You will enjoy a tasting of three carefully selected wines paired with homemade traditional meze.

🍷 Chardonnay
🍷 Rosé (Cabernet Sauvignon)
🍷 Vranac

Served with:

🍴 Homemade prosciutto
🍴 Local cheese
🍴 Olives
🍴 Homemade bread

This experience allows you to connect with our hosts - local winemakers, discover family wine traditions, and experience the hospitality Montenegro is famous for.

Experience Details

• Duration: Approximately 1 hour

• Boutique family winery experience

• Traditional homemade meze included

• Authentic local atmosphere

Purple Eye Estate – Authentic Montenegro Rural Hospitality

The final stop of the Montenegro wine road experience brings guests to the beautiful Purple Eye Estate, a traditional family household where wine, rakija, and hospitality are deeply connected to everyday life.

Located in the peaceful countryside near Podgorica and the Skadar Lake wine region, this hidden gem offers one of the most authentic wine tasting experiences in Montenegro.

You will be welcomed by the family and introduced to local traditions, homemade production methods, and fascinating stories about Montenegro’s culture and rural heritage.

The tasting includes:

🍷 Red wine – blend of Vranac & Kratošija
🍷 White wine – Žilavka
🥃 Homemade rakija “Srčanik”
🍯 Homemade local honey

Served with traditional Montenegrin meze including:

🍴 Homemade prosciutto
🍴 Local salami
🍴 Traditional cheeses
🍴 Homemade crushed olives
🍴 Fresh homemade bread
🍴 Homemade biscuits and seasonal specialties

This warm and authentic family experience is often described by guests as one of the highlights of their trip to Montenegro.

Experience Details

• Duration: Approximately 1 hour

• Guided tasting of wines, rakija & honey

• Traditional homemade food included

• Authentic rural family experience

• Introduction to Montenegro culture & traditions

Indigenous Wines of Montenegro

Montenegro has one of Europe’s oldest wine traditions and is home to indigenous grape varieties found nowhere else in the world.

During this private Montenegro wine tasting tour, you will taste 6 different grape varieties but also discover 3 autochtonous Montenegrin wines:

• Vranac

• Kratošija

• Krstač

The fertile lands surrounding Skadar Lake create ideal conditions for producing rich, full-bodied wines with unique character and flavor.

For travelers searching for authentic wine destinations beyond the famous European wine regions, Montenegro remains one of the continent’s most exciting hidden gems.

This Tour Is Perfect For

✔ Couples & honeymoon travelers
✔ Wine lovers & gastronomy enthusiasts
✔ Luxury and private travelers
✔ Small groups of friends
✔ Guests staying in Podgorica, Cetinje, Budva, Kotor & Tivat
✔ Travelers looking for authentic Montenegro experiences
✔ Visitors wanting to explore Montenegro beyond the tourist crowds

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private wine tour?

Yes, this is a fully private Montenegro wine tasting experience.

Can the tour start from Kotor?

Yes, hotel pick-up is available from Kotor, Budva, Tivat, Cetinje, and Podgorica - but pretty much all Montenegrin cities - however bear in mind that the tour will most probably last longer - due to longer transfer from Kotor Bay area.

Which wineries are included?

The tour includes Plantaže Winery Šipčanik, Winery Zenta Vučinić, and Purple Eye Estate.

Are food pairings included?

Yes, all wine tastings include traditional Montenegrin meze and homemade specialties.

If you are interested about Montenegrin cuisine, here is everything you need to know.

Which wines will we taste?

Guests will taste Vranac, Kratošija, Krstač, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Žilavka, mix of Vranac and Kratosija. Bear in mind that every Vranac you will taste on our tour will be a bit different.

Is Montenegro known for wine?

Absolutely. Montenegro is internationally recognized for indigenous grape varieties and centuries-old wine traditions.

If you are interested about wine cultivation in Montenegro, click here for an in depth explanation.

From the underground wine cellar of Plantaže to boutique family wineries and authentic countryside hospitality, this Montenegro wine tour offers the perfect combination of wine, culture, gastronomy, and hidden local experiences.

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What is included:

• Licensed English-speaking Montenegrin guide/driver

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle or mini-van or bus for larger groups.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Kotor, Budva, Tivat, Cetinje, or Podgorica

• Water bottles during the tour

• Visit to the underground Šipčanik Wine Cellar at Plantaže Winery

• Guided tasting of 3 wines at Plantaže Winery:

  • Montenegrin Krstač

  • Montenegrin Kratošija

  • Vranac Pro Corde

Traditional Montenegrin bruschetta platter at Plantaže Winery:

• Njeguši cheese, homemade prosciutto, olive spread, dried figs & prunes, walnuts, homemade bread

• Visit to Winery Zenta Vučinić

• Guided tasting of 3 wines at Zenta Winery:

  • Chardonnay

  • Rosé (Cabernet Sauvignon)

  • Vranac

• Traditional homemade meze at Zenta Winery:

  • Homemade prosciutto, local cheese, olives, homemade bread

• Visit to Purple Estate family winery

• Guided tasting at Purple Eye Estate including:

  • Red wine (Vranac & Kratošija blend)

  • White wine (Žilavka)

  • Homemade rakija “Srčanik”

  • Homemade local honey

• Traditional Montenegrin meze platter:

  • Homemade prosciutto, local salami, traditional cheeses, homemade crushed olives, fresh homemade bread, homemade biscuits & seasonal specialties

• Scenic drive through the Skadar Lake wine region if coming from Budva

NOT INCLUDED

• Additional drinks

• Tips

• Lunch

Reserve your private Montenegro wine tasting experience today and discover why this tour is becoming one of the most unforgettable experiences in Montenegro.

PRICES for premium wine experience:

1 PERSON: 220 EUROS PER PERSON + 50% SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

2-4 PERSONS: 190 EUROS PER PERSON

5-7 PERSONS: 170 EUROS PER PERSON

8-17 PERSONS: 150 EUROS PER PERSON

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