Franjo Lovrec, our oldest member of the family winery, loves to joke and tell stories to his guests. It has happened that he unknowingly tells a joke about someone who is actually the subject of the joke. We remember the case when he confidently and assuredly told a lascivious joke about priests and nuns, to […]
Yesterday, we successfully took care of a small kestrel that had fallen from our plane trees after a storm. This is a wild and very useful bird of prey. The small kestrel will soon travel to Zagreb, where it will find its forever home in the surrounding forests. Many thanks to the agile employee Antonio […]
It would be wrong to think that the nearby small Slovenian town of Ljutomer is “a provincial backwater.” We have seen quite the opposite at the recently concluded 20th anniversary Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival. The festival began in 2009 to mark the 100th anniversary of cinematography in Ljutomer, where the first Slovenian feature […]
We were delighted by these awards, even though we haven’t been sending our wines for evaluation frequently in recent years. However, this assessment has a green theme and only includes winemakers with an ecological certification, so we decided to participate as well. Wines from Croatia, Austria, Germany, Serbia, and Italy were evaluated by an international […]
Wine, much like people, has the potential to improve with age. However, not all wines are created equal, and only a select few possess the qualities necessary to mature gracefully over time. The secret to producing a wine that can stand the test of time lies in a combination of factors, ranging from the health […]
We thank the financije.hr portal for including and supporting family eco winemakers and their contribution to the green transition of our beautiful country! We have created a healthy working environment for ourselves and hope to provide top quality for our customers. In Međimurje, we were the first to start with ecological viticulture and winemaking, and […]
We recently marked the 20th birthday of Franjo Lovrec, our most seasoned member at the family farm. An interesting twist – Franjo officially celebrates birthdays only every fourth year, being born on the rare date of February 29. Joining the ranks of the fortunate 5 million born on this leap year day, Franjo is truly […]
In the world of winemaking, a transformative shift has taken root, transcending the conventional norms and embracing a more sustainable, health-conscious approach – enter the era of organic wines. As the demand for mindful and environmentally friendly choices continues to surge, organic wines have gracefully stepped into the spotlight, capturing the palates and hearts of […]
As the calendar flips to January, skilled vintners embark on a dance with the vines, a yearly ritual known as pruning. In ancient times, predictions about the year’s fortune were made using a trimmed twig placed in a pitcher of water. If leaves sprouted, a fruitful year was anticipated. Yet, our forebears understood that an […]
Check out what happened on Halloween night in our old cellar. The Spooky 16th Century Wine Cellar Character: Lady Sips a Lot (a woman exploring the eerie wine cellar) INT. OLD 16TH CENTURY WINE CELLAR – NIGHT [The 16th-century wine cellar is dark and creepy, with lanterns hanging from oak barrels. Cobwebs cover dusty […]
In early autumn, the Days of the Eco Vineyards for the winegrowing region of Hilly Croatia took place in our area. The organization was taken over by the company Andermatt Bioinput and its dynamic director Martina Borić, who gathered environmentally conscious winemakers and producers of eco-food as business partners. The purpose of the meeting was […]
„French Autumn“ at Kinoteka Zagreb was dedicated to the excellent director Claude Lelouch, who nurtured a strong individual and impressive visual style. Following the example of „Film Autumn“, we dedicate our „Wine Autumn“ to our ecological wines of individual style and French varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and archival Chardonnay. Cheers to the fairytale of ecological […]
About a decade ago, we had illusions that with our dedicated approach and way of life, both for and from the vineyard, we would be able to satisfy our own need and the need of our clients for refined enjoyment of wine and its traditional significance. We haven’t given up on that even though the […]
Personalized Wine Adventures: Enhancing Your Journey with Pre-Booked Tastings A Tailor-Made Experience Awaits Welcome to an exclusive voyage into the captivating world of wine. To ensure a tailor-made and intimate experience, we kindly request your advance booking. While this reservation process might seem unconventional, let us elaborate on the advantages of opting for pre-booked visits. […]
Discover how the tradition “Come digging!” has found a new life in our vineyard, connecting us with ecological viticulture and boutique family production. Learn about the value of manual labor, the subtle balance of tradition and technology, and the passion for authentic wine taste. “Come digging!” echoed through a “megaphone” in ancient times, calling on […]
In the picturesque landscapes of rolling vineyards, where the air is infused with the sweet aroma of grapes and the symphony of nature harmonizes with the art of winemaking, lies a captivating world known as the organic winery. This enchanting realm invites you on an extraordinary journey, where each sip of wine becomes an expedition, […]
This bubbling adventure will transport you back to the Wild West. Join us on our latest winemaking escapade as we head down into the dusty depths of the cellar, where four charming characters embark on the fine art of disgorging sparkling wine. Our video weaves the spirit of the Old West into the process, delivering […]
Once upon a time, there was a happy wine lover who found a marvelous secret in the magical vineyards. Let’s call her Lady Sips-a-Lot. Lady Sips-a-Lot loved wine and was always curious. One day, while exploring a cozy winery, Lady Sips-a-Lot noticed something amazing. Every time she drank the organic wine, she didn’t get a […]
Sparkling wine, as an upgrade from still wine and a newly sophisticated beverage of added value, if produced using the natural Dom Perignon method, requires a lot of time, knowledge, skill, and certain more demanding prerequisites to achieve the desired result. When successful, a proud winemaker pours the product of their knowledge and perseverance into […]
Today is one of the “days” – International Sauvignon Day, which is celebrated all over the world on May 6th. In today’s postmodern winemaking, there is a phenomenon of unified sauvignons. Sauvignons from different wine regions around the world are very similar, sometimes almost identical in aroma and taste. This phenomenon is even more noticeable […]
Our organic winegrower and winemaker Krešimir explained what exactly means organic winemaking, what are its disadvantages and advantages and whether it is worth to persist with organic agriculture. We summarized what Krešo said in the text, and you can watch some of it in two short videos. What is exactly organic production? Organic or ecological […]
We won second place on satirical film festival “Willlachen Comedy & Satire Filmprize – the golden cellar rattle” for Best worst TikTok video. Thank you so much Will Lachen! About our video: Satirical-dystopian TikTok video is about climate, economic and social crisis on Earth. Aliens came to buy remaining bottles of organic wine in family […]
After getting the certificate for organic grapes for pinot gris and sylvaner, now we have a certificate for organic wines too! Our first officially organic wines are in two colors. Pinot gris white wine and pinot gris as pink wine. It was a long path, sometimes with obstacles but we are satisfied and happy to […]
Summer wine tastings –reservations on info@vino-lovrec.hr Our approach in winemaking and wine tastings is individual. We want to present to you our work, history, cultural and natural heritage, and a broad pallet of wines so you can get the full experience of our place and we can respect safe distance during the tour and wine […]
For already few years we make grapeseed oil from organically grown red variety grapes (cabernet sauvignon, syrah, and merlot). The grapeseed oil is rich in antioxidants, especially in resveratrol and flavonoids which prevent damaging the cells. The oil is rich in minerals and many different acids that strengthen skin cells. It is excellent for […]