SKADAR LAKE WINE TASTING – GARNET

WINE TASTING IN SKADAR LAKE REGION

WINERY GARNET, GODINJE

Winery Garnet is located in the central part of this historical village, right next to the former summer house of Balšić family, who ruled this country from 1362. to 1421. This part of the village is the first protected rural entity in Montenegro and is recognized by the World Tourism Organization.

• Meeting in Godinje - Family Leković, the owners of this winery, will give you the warmest welcome possible.
• In Garnet Winery you can try local wines and local cuisine. Tasting includes one glass of three types of wine, brandy and liquor with snacks – cheese, prosciutto, olives spread on homemade biscuit.
• The place is characteristic in so many ways. There is a lot to see and to hear from locals about the rich history and culture, as well as centuries old wine making tradition. Most of the houses in the historical part of the village are deserted, but there are several locals, including the owner of the Garnet winery who are doing their best to revive the village.
• As you descend from the village towards the main road, you will notice a small island in Skadar Lake not far from the shore below the new settlement. It's the island Grmožur, today a bird reserve,  it used to be a famous prison, often called the Montenegrin Alcatraz.
• One of the best parts of this tour might be the history behind this small village which our hosts, the Leković family, will tell you all about.
• Back to meeting point.