Destination
Zmajevac
Zmajevac’s surduci and underground gator cellars give this Baranja village its character. Walk the cellar lanes, then sit down to a tasting with a local producer.
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Wine-cellar street in Zmajevac, with rows of traditional cellars and steep roofs.
About the destination
Walk the cellar lanes
In Zmajevac, a surduk is a lane cut into the hillside, with underground wine cellars known as gatori. Josić is one place to encounter this arrangement of cellars below the vineyards. A walk along the lanes helps you see how wine-growing has shaped the village.
Spend time with one producer
The Zajec family cellar is another address for a tasting. Visits there are seasonal and by arrangement, so book directly with the family. Leave time to hear about the wines rather than packing the day with cellar stops. Arrange your return transport before the first glass.
Explore the Baranja hills
Zmajevac lies on the southern slopes of Baranja’s hills, with vineyards above the settlement. Nearby Suza adds another wine village to an outing through this landscape. You can make a day of the two, or stay in Zmajevac and give one cellar and the village walk an unhurried afternoon.
Worth a visit
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Restaurant · Zmajevac
Josić
Josić connects Zmajevac’s wine-cellar landscape with Baranja cooking interpreted through modern methods. Local producers and the family’s wines make lunch a natural anchor for a countryside visit.
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