Osijek-Baranja County in eastern Croatia has officially been named the 2025 European Wine Capital, a prestigious title awarded by the European Network of Wine Cities (RECEVIN). The announcement was made during a ceremony held in Mostar on Monday evening, where Osijek-Baranja County Prefect Mato Lukić received the accolade from Mostar Mayor Mario Kordić.
This recognition, given under the title ‘Dionisio,’ highlights the region’s exceptional, yet often overlooked, wine production. Prefect Lukić expressed pride in the achievement, calling it a major acknowledgment for the large, yet frequently forgotten, county.
Osijek-Baranja County boasts four major vineyards—Baranja, Erdut, Đakovo, and Feričan—upon which its tourism development will rely. Lukić emphasized that the region’s dedication to wine culture aligns with its growing tourism potential.
In addition to the wine title, the county had already been recognized as the friendliest region in Croatia and ranked among the top ten friendliest regions worldwide in 2024. Lukić noted that the Dionisio title further solidifies the county’s commitment to promoting Croatian continental tourism and its readiness to welcome international visitors.
Mayor Kordić highlighted the close cooperation between Osijek-Baranja County and Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, noting that the two regions frequently collaborate on international projects and benefit from Croatia’s experience in trilateral ventures.
The ceremony also showcased the region’s eno-gastronomic offerings, which were instrumental in securing the European Wine Capital title for 2025. RECEVIN, the organization behind the award, has been recognizing outstanding European wine cities since 2012 for their contributions to the promotion of wine culture.
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