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With over 400 olive trees on our estate, we are able to produce limited quantities of our olive oil, ensuring that each bottle is fresh and of the highest quality.
After nurturing over 7,000 vines, our wine undergoes careful aging and preparation for bottling, including precise filtration and clarification to ensure clarity and purity.
Prošek or Prosecco: Key Differences, History, and the Truth Behind the Confusion
Prošek vs Prosecco: two wines, two cultures, and one major misunderstanding
If you have ever heard the sentence in Croatia: “Oh, proše...
Why Does Olive Oil Burn in the Throat
Why Does Olive Oil Burn Your Throat?
Many people use olive oil every day, yet are surprised by a mild burning or peppery sensation in ...
Dalmatian Gregada: The Ultimate Croatian Fish Stew with White Wine and Olive Oil
Introduction
Gregada is arguably the oldest culinary tradition of the Dalmatian islands. Historians and gastronomic experts, including...
Croatian White Wine and the Maraština Grape
Introduction
Maraština is one of the oldest white grape varieties in southern Croatia and is often described as a “forgotten treasure”...
Why buy olive oil from small producers
Introduction
In recent years, interest in buying domestic food and choosing small, independent producers has grown steadily. Supermark...
If You’re Grilling Fish, This Is the White Wine You Should Open
Grilled fish calls for a simple white wine
Grilled fish is one of the purest dishes of Mediterranean cuisine – and that is exactly why...
Fish in Olive Oil – A Traditional Recipe for Pure Flavor
Grilled Fish – Traditional Dalmatian Fish on the Grill
Grilled fish is more than a recipe in Dalmatia – it is a way of life. There is ...
What Does PDO Mean and Why Is It Important for Babić Wine
What Does PDO Mean and Why Is It Important for Babić Wine
In the world of wine, authenticity is discussed more than ever. People want ...
Adriatic Coastal Road – the road that connected the coast, time, and travelers
Adriatic Coastal Road – the road that connected the coast, time, and travelers
There are roads designed to get you to your destination...
How to Buy Domestic Olive Oil, Wine, and Rakija Directly from a family farm
Buying domestic products today is more difficult than ever. The market is flooded with labels, marketing tricks, and products that prom...
Croatian Olive Oil, Wine and Rakija – Small, but Sweet
OPG Branko Marinov is a family-run farm located in Gornji Vezac near Primošten, in the heart of the Dalmatian karst. We produce extra v...
History of Primosten
From Prehistoric Hillforts to a Contemporary Mediterranean Destination
Introduction: Space, Stone, and Continuity
Today, Primošten is...
BLACK FRIDAY – 15% OFF Olive Oil, Babić Wine & Homemade Rakija (until Dec 6)
If you’re looking to buy high-quality olive oil, Babić red wine, or traditional Croatian rakija such as orahovac, lozovača, travarica, ...
Top 5 Simple Dishes with Olive Oil (That Anyone Can Make)
Olive oil is the foundation of every Mediterranean meal — especially when it comes from the south, where olive trees grow in red soil a...
When a Drop Becomes a Story — The Spirit of Dalmatia in a Glass
Lozovača grape brandy is more than a drink — it’s a symbol of Dalmatian tradition, family warmth, and stone-born resilience.
There’s a...
Top 11 Benefits of Dalmatian Olive Oil
Olive oil Croatia has always been more than food – it is a symbol of the Mediterranean, longevity, and identity.
Croatian olive oil is...
The History of the Olive in Dalmatia – From Ancient Mills to Modern Family Farms
Introduction — the Olive as a Thread Connecting the Mediterranean and Dalmatia
The olive (Olea europaea L.) is not just a plant; it is...
Babić Wine – A Bottle with Character and a Story Carved into Dalmatian Stone
In the heart of Šibenik-Knin County, on the steep terraces of Primošten, the Babić grape has withstood wind, salt, and time for centuri...
How to Recognize Real Olive Oil – A Guide to Protect Your Table and Your Health
How to Recognize Real Olive Oil – A Guide to Protect Your Table and Your Health
Did you know that olive oil is the only oil that is ma...
Babić wine pairing
The elevated acidity of this wine complements tomato-infused dishes such as tomato cake à la Provencal or hearty ragu pasta. Babić also...
Maraština food pairing
Maraština is best enjoyed chilled to around 10°C and complements white meat, seafood, salted anchovies, various risottos and goat chees...
Dessert wine pairings
Prosecco complements complex stews such as pashticada, enjoys foie gras and liver pâtés, and enhances cheese platters, especially blue ...