Small Group Wine Tour in Sumadija Wine Region
Description
During this small group tour you will visit 3 wineries and it'll give you a good overview on the wine-making scene of Šumadija. You'll try wines from local indigenous varieties in Despotika Winery, then you'll learn about the King's Wine Cellar and its historical exhibition where you'll try 2 of their wines. At the end you'll explore the eminent Aleksandrović Winery and here you'll learn why they are considered for a premium Serbian winemaker. Tour highlights: ✅ Three different wineries ✅ Small shared group ✅ Local wine culture overview ✅ Wines from indigenous grape varieties ✅ Easy day trip from Belgrade
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Your first wine stop is in the village of Vlaški Do at Despotika Winery, a young and welcoming winery known for its modern approach and relaxed atmosphere. In a small-group setting, you’ll have time to enjoy the tasting at an easy pace and get closer to the people behind the wines. The highlight here is Morava, a rare indigenous Serbian white grape grown by only a handful of wineries, giving you the chance to taste something truly local. You’ll also sample Prokupac in both rosé and red styles, offering a well-rounded introduction to Serbia’s signature grape variety.
The tour continues to Topola, the heart of the Šumadija wine region. Here you’ll visit the historic royal wine cellar, which once belonged to the Karađorđević royal family, where tradition and winemaking naturally come together. As you walk through the original cellar, you’ll get a feel for how wine was made here decades ago and see an impressive archive preserving bottles from the 1930s. The visit finishes on a relaxed note with a tasting of their modern wines, including Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, offering a nice contrast between past and present.
The final stop of the day takes you to Aleksandrović Winery, one of Serbia’s leading premium wineries. Here, you’ll discover the connection between this winery and the historic King’s Winery you visited earlier, linking royal heritage with modern Serbian winemaking. After a short introduction and a walk through the cellar, you’ll enjoy a tasting of three selected wines — including Triumph, produced according to the original royal recipe. It’s a fitting finale that brings the story of Šumadija wines full circle, from tradition to today.
After completing the wine tastings, you’ll enjoy a relaxed lunch break at a well-regarded local restaurant in Topola. Your guide will help you navigate the menu and suggest food and wine pairings, with plenty of Šumadija wines available if you feel like continuing the tasting at your own pace. Once lunch wraps up, you’ll sit back and enjoy a comfortable return drive to Belgrade — a calm ending to a day filled with wines, stories, and easygoing company.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimal number of travellers is 3, if fewer people books the tour we reserve right to cancel the tour. In case of cancellation we’ll refund 100% of paid sum.
Reviews(8)
Our guide, Andrew, was outstanding and very knowledgeable about the area and wine. Excellent Wine tasting
We spent a great day with Miljan who thought us the wine history of Serbia, and explained about indigenous grapes and wine production in Serbia. We visited 3 wineries and tasted 8 wines in total, covering white, rose and red wines from both indigenous and international grapes. We also had a lunch stop were we learned about and explored the Serbia cuisine. I can highly recommend joining this tour!
The guide Miljan was perfect, knowledgeable in wines, history… you name it. Sumadija is beautiful, wines taste lovely but we missed some/any nibbles during the wine tasting except in winery Despotika were we got TUC crackers. This probably can be arranged with the wineries and its nothing to blame the guide. We recommend this tour from the bottom of our hearts! Thank you!
Our tourhost Andrija was professional, knowledgeable and fun to spend a day with. We visited and enjoyed Serbian wine while getting tours of each winery and learning about the history and artistic craft of each wine. The winemasters are proud of their product and enjoy sharing with guests. We also visited the Royal Winery along with its informative museum. This tour was spectacular in many ways. From learning about the rich history of Serbia snd its proud culture to seeing the breathtaking countryside. We will be booking another tour this week. Serbia is a wonderful country with warm welcoming people. Serbian Private Tours and their staff are wonderful ambassadors of this majestic country.
Three wineries and lunch. My wife and I were just speechless. Our tour guide Vlada was outstanding. If I have to pick my favourite winery, it would definitely be Aleksandrovic due to their superb wines, but Despotika is placed in extraordinary landscape (and wines are definitely to look forward to). As for King's winery, it has to be seen from history perspective - it is a beautiful, beautiful winery, but right now doesn't have too much in wine offerings.
Being on a business trip to Serbia I especially wanted to get to know Serbian wineries, vineyards, methods and especially - wines. Group trip converted to a private trip due to low number of interested tourists, however I've got a chance to spend a fabulous day with Miljan, who not only knows about local wine industry, but shared a lot of other stories about Serbian culture, history, religious influence and customs. The selection of wineries is great - from state-owned to family-owned, from prosperous to just started and from big-money ones to local producers. This will give you the opportunity to see the spectrum of wine business in Serbia (at least the South region of Belgrade) and the wines they make. Add to it high level of professionalism, enthusiasm and a nice personal touch and you'll have a perfect day And this is what I've experienced :)
<p>A great day out getting away from the city to nearby countryside. Personal attention and a good variety of wineries. Lunch was great. Host was polite and friendly. Recommended.</p>
