Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Country Overview (Wine Context)

• Location: Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula, bordering Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro.
• Capital: Sarajevo.
• Area: 51,197 square kilometres (19,741 square miles).
• Population (2025 est.): About 3.2 million people.

Wine and Viticulture Statistics

• Wine climate: Mediterranean influence in the south, continental climate inland.
• Main wine-producing area: Herzegovina, especially southern Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Key subregions: Mostar, Capljina, Trebinje, and Ljubuski.
• Vineyard area: Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 hectares.
• Main native white grape varieties: Zilavka, Bena.
• Main native red grape varieties: Blatina, Vranac.
• Wine styles: Dry white wines, robust red wines, limited rose and small-scale sparkling production.

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