Wine for life
What makes us different?
Our wine tells an authentic story of difficult times on Vis Island and the value of Plavac Mali as a means of exchange. which the islanders exchanged for food. Equal respect for history and The island climate is what makes us different.
VISILANDER
The story of Vislander is the story of islanders – the people of Vis and the British. As the Second World War raged around them, the island of Vis became home to a British air base. Isolated from the mainland, the people of Vis faced food shortages, while the British longed for the simple pleasures of peacetime.
Franka and Jure formed a special bond with the British servicemen, exchanging wine for food – Plavac Mali for dry military rations. The island’s sandy fields, unique landscape and years of dedicated work made this remarkable island alliance a lasting success.
Every bottle of our Plavac is a journey through the exciting history of the island of Vis and a small celebration of life.
SIMPLICITY
Our wine invites you to enjoy good company, food, and drink.
AUTHENTICITY
Our wine is a first-hand experience of the past, when Plavac was a means of survival for islanders.
VALUES
We are dedicated to every grape because Plavac symbolizes our life, the only thing we had in difficult times.
Our vineyards
Region: ZOI Central and Southern Dalmatia
Vineyards : Vis
Climate : Mediterranean, with less than 700 mm of precipitation per year and more than 2,700 hours of sunshine.
We cultivate our vineyards traditionally, without the use of mineral fertilizers and synthetic pesticides, with full respect for the soil, vines and wildlife.
