Dvorac Belaj Winery

Castle Belaj, the only estate in Croatia where the Château and winemaking started and developed simultaneously, is set on the breathtaking backdrop of Učka mountain. The estate consists of the castle, established in 1575 by the noble Barbo family, two annexes built in the XIX century and an awe-inspiring 12 hectar vineyard. The long history of winemaking at Belaj influenced its development, but also helped in establishing the estate as a place of particular importance to the prosperity of the entire region. The estate was later sold to Johann Weikhard von Auersperg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Austrian Empire. Due to its unique position, but also grandeur, from 1668 to 1848 Belaj served as a judicial administrative headquarter of a newly established district encompassing over one third of the Istrian peninsula. While its biography attests to many purposes, the estate has always been inextricably linked to the craftsmanship of winemaking, a practice that in honored and preserved today. Dvorac Belaj winery was established in 2011 by the Belay family. From that on we produce wine only from the historical vineyard around the property. From 2016 production is fully moved into Belaj cellars valuing an estate where art of winemaking grew alongside the château, spanning over 5 centuries. This has been recognized by experts at international competitions where it repeteadly receives silver and golden medals and consumers in seven countries. Nowadays Belaj is registered as Historical Heritage Site of Croatia, attracting tourists, scholars, sommeliers, and nature enthusiasts alike. Dvorac Belaj winery was established in 2011 by the Belay family. From that on we produce wine only from the historical Vineyard around the property. Every year Dvorac Belaj wines bring Golden and Silver medals from Decanter and Vinistra wine competitions.