About Us
Our vineyards stretch out through the fairytale location at the foot of Sokol tower, with high quality sorts of grapes: Malvasia Dubrovacka, merlot, plavac mali, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and pošip, which have told their own history since the time of the Dubrovnik Republic. On one side protected by the Konavle mountains and on the other ending in the steep coast of the Adriatic Sea, vineyards have a specific position and microclimate, which give richness and sweetness to our grape sorts.
This land, which is both rocky and lowland at the same time, is reached by sea air carried by the wind, which will, mingling with the scent of ancient pines and cypresses, olive trees, and pomegranate and fig trees, lead you to the greatest richness of this region – the vine.
Our wines are eco-certified and are a harmonious combination of old Konavle tradition and top modern French technology.
Inamuran Sokol
Back in 1419, the Sokol tower was settled overwhelmingly on the Konavle rock, and has since kept its rocky eye on the area lying among ancient cypress trees and surrounded by vineyards. Its lonely and unhappy ENAMOURED castellan finds solace writes to his unattainable beloved and, enthralled by wine, begs her to spare his heart and fulfill his wishes. The ENAMOURED castellan is drawn into melancholy, jealousy and disappointment. While his delicious and intoxicating beverage from Konavle field provides him comfort, he says to his beloved that “old age will ask them where they spent their youth”.
This original and autochthonous sort of sweet and very aromatic white grapes is grown solely in the old wine region – Konavle, near Dubrovnik, with a centuries-old tradition of winegrowing. This high quality wine was mentioned for the first time six hundred years ago, and it was used for medicinal purposes and couldn’t be sold without the permission of the head of the Dubrovnik Republic. The nobility of the Dubrovnik Republic enjoyed this wine with desserts, but it was very popular as gift to other rulers. The story says that the St. Blaise raised the city walls thanks to the envigourating wine from Konavle.
Doline
On top of the wide and fertile Konavle field interwoven with the water veins, through the olive groves and centuries-old cypress trees, the view extends far into the unknown blue, bringing the scent of the sea from the distance. This magical place are home to the vineyards that, bundled up within the Konavle mountains, repeatedly yield high quality grapes that are converted into high quality wine by experienced hands. This elixir of life has for centuries defended the strong and powerfull-looking Sokol tower, which still bears witness to centuries of history and tradition of this region.
This high quality and intense wine is harmonious with an expressed fruity aroma and a dark ruby red color, silky and with rich notes of alcohol (usually around 12.5%). Its geographical origin is an ideal choice for those who love a southern fiery note in wine.
Wine cellar
The most famous sorts of this region lie in the abundant wine cellar of the winery Damarius: dubrovačka malvasija, merlot, plavac mali, coubernet sauvignon, chardonnay and pošip. All of our wines are made according to old tradition, but using modern Franch technology. By tasting our premium wines together with our experienced sommeliers, your taste buds will experience unforgettable moments. Along with the culinary delights of this region – superb homemade cheese, prosciutto and olives – you will experience the fruits of the region in the best possible way.
Wine making
Innovative modern French technology was brought specifically for this winery, and it enables us to produce high quality wines from the top autochthonous sorts of grapes. For wine lovers, or for those who are yet to become, we are happy to offer a tour of our production process, which takes place under the professional guidance and in small groups. The technology we use is well known in the world, and we can proudly say that we have produced 50,000 liters of wine in the last year.
Wine room
This region’s long history and the tradition of its natural resources have determined people’s lives. From generation to generation, up to the present times, the experience of growing grapes and producing wine was thus conveyed onto new generations. Years of work, experience and desire of our owners, wine lovers and this whole place have resulted in the renewal of these vineyards. Wanting to enable the enjoyment of tasting authentic Konavle food and wine to the the world, we have created a little paradise on top of the Konavle field, where natural beauty, history, culture and gastronomy are rounded with the most important things – wine.
A pleasant, homey and authentic atmosphere in the middle of olive groves and orchards will transfer you to another world. With a murmur of a natural water spring and with the sound of a hawk flying over the Sokol tower, you will easily imagine how hundreds of years ago the castellan enjoyed the natural resources of the Konavle field. After tasting the products of this region, the reality will be taken over by imagination. Gastronomic specialties produced locally and according to tradition will delight you with their taste and flavour. Our wines, with their intoxicating fruit flavors, will lull you into this beautiful landscape, relaxing your mind and body.
