Two hectares,
one hillside
Where the Mediterranean
shapes the vine
The Castel Savina vineyard occupies two hectares on the south-facing slope of the Savina hillside in Meljine, Herceg Novi - positioned between 70 and 120 metres above sea level with uninterrupted views across the Bay of Kotor.
This elevated position offers the vines maximum sun exposure throughout the growing season, while the sea below acts as a natural temperature moderator. Cool night breezes preserve acidity and aromatic complexity; warm days ensure full ripeness. The result is fruit that is simultaneously rich and fresh - a balance that defines the Castel Savina style.
The vineyard is planted at 4,500 vines per hectare, with yields kept intentionally low at around 4 tonnes per hectare. This restraint concentrates flavour in every grape.
The Vineyard Through the Seasons
From bud to barrel
The harvest at Castel Savina is entirely manual. We believe that hand-picking is the only way to select fruit with the precision a boutique winery demands - each cluster examined individually, harvested at its optimal moment.
For our white wines, the harvested grapes undergo cold maceration for three days before a seven-day fermentation. The resulting wines are bright and aromatic with well-preserved freshness. Our Chardonnay spends its final months in French oak, adding texture and depth without masking the wine's natural vitality.
For reds, a longer maceration period - typically 25 to 30 days - extracts colour, tannin and structure from the skins before the wine moves to French oak barrels in the estate cellar, where it continues its slow transformation.
Manual Harvest
Hand-selected clusters at peak ripeness, picked at the optimal moment for each variety.
Cold Maceration
White wines undergo 3 days of cold maceration to extract aromatics while preserving freshness.
Controlled Fermentation
7-day fermentation for whites; extended 25–30 day maceration for reds to build structure.
French Oak Ageing
Selected wines rest in French oak barrels in the estate cellar, gaining complexity and depth.
Walk the vineyard with us
Our tours include a stroll through the vineyard, a guided cellar walk, and a curated wine tasting. Reservations required.
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