Wine & Bike at Jablan winery in Montenegro
Welcome to Jablan winery, your gateway to an unforgettable experience in central Montenegro — where wine, nature, and adventure come together in one extraordinary place. Nestled in the hills just above the shores of Lake Skadar, our artisan winery offers more than just a taste of local wine — it’s a full escape into the rhythm, beauty, and authenticity of the region.
Whether you’re a cyclist, a hiker, a natural wine lover, or simply someone in search of something a little more personal, Jablan offers a one-of-a-kind combination of e-bike tours, small-scale natural wine production, and charming rural stays, all infused with local flavour and great views around the vineyard.
With care for nature
About Jablan winery
Jablan is a family-run winery perched on a hill above Rvaši a historic village known for its natural springs and traditional winemaking heritage. With just a few thousand bottles per year, everything here is made on a small scale, in pace with nature and with low intervention — and that’s exactly how we like it.
We grow local grape varieties such as Vranac and Krstač/Primitivo, and craft our wines using minimal intervention. No chemicals, no shortcuts, spontaneous fermentation — just honest wine that reflects this unique corner of Montenegro. We make our orange and red wines in amphoras, so called Qveris, which we imported from Georgia, giving its unique flavour.
Since generations, wine was part of the agricultural production of our property, but then it was never solely. In 2020 Borislav and Angelika Jablan decided to emphasize on grape growing, and expanded the vineyards. Some of our vines are over 100 years old! The most valuable ones are currently around 50-70 years old.
Since 2021 the vineyard is officially registered as a business, and we started the process to certificate for organic winemaking according to standards of the European Union. Vintage 2025 will be our first certified organic harvest.
Come for the wine..
..stay for the region
Active slow travel
Why wine & bike?
Because it’s the best way to feel this region.
Hop on an e-bike and cruise past endless vineyards, wild fig trees, quiet stone villages, and viewpoints that will stop you in your tracks. Then come back to the winery for a guided tasting of Jablan’s small-batch wines — organic, full of character, and made with love just meters away from your glass.
This is not a tourist circus — this is slow travel with soul, hosted by people who live and breathe this land.
Montenegro tours
E-bike and wine
We offer three curated tours. *Transport to Jablan winery is not included in the price, but pick-up can be arranged for an extra fee.
Bike & wine
- Half-day ride (3h) with a curated route instruction
- Includes a wine tasting + bites at Jablan winery
- Suitable for all levels, we can adjust the route difficulty based on your preferences
Bike, wine & boat
- Half-day ride (3h) with a curated route instruction
- A private boat ride (1.5h) over Skadar lake, with a small boat to get face to face with the local birds
- Includes lunch at a local restaurant and wine tasting at Jablan winery
- Suitable for all levels
Custom private rides
We can tailor a longer, shorter or guided route to your preferences and even arrange wine & picnic stops in the middle of nowhere. When staying at the Jablan winery you can use our mountain bikes for free or rent an electric bike for a small fee of € 20.
Just here for the wine?
We’re also pretty crazy about natural wine, so we totally understand if you just want to visit Jablan winery for the wine. We offer a Wine & Bites wine tasting with at least 3 of our own wines and a platter of local meats, cheeses and olives that we will buy fresh at the local market. This wine tasting is € 30 pp and our vineyard is big enough to host groups up to 30 people.
Stick around
Stay at the winery
Whether you choose to spend your time relaxing on a lake beach, kayaking over the lake or cycling around it: the peace and quiet of our winery is a perfect ending to a day in nature. We offer a sstone house and studio apartment, both renovated with respect for local tradition.
Wake up with the sound of birds and the smell of wild herbs. In the evening, enjoy a glass of wine on your private terrace as the sun sets over the mountains. End the night with a audio guided stargazing session by Visit Dark Skies, something we have the perfect conditions for at Jablan winery!
Each apartment includes:
- A fully equipped kitchen
- A king-size bed & private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- WiFi
- Outdoor seating
- The stone house also has a livingroom and sleeping couch for extra space
You’re not just staying near nature — you’re living in it.
Lake Skadar
Where nature thrives
Lake Skadar is one of the most beautiful and biodiverse places in the Balkans — yet still remarkably under the radar. It’s a National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise, and a heaven for lovers of wild swimming, kayaking, and authentic food and wine.
Jablan sits tucked in the hills above Lake Skadar, in one of the most unspoiled parts of the national park, but also only a 30 minute drive from the capital city Podgorica. From our place, you have access to some of the region’s most authentic and peaceful corners — far from the main tourist routes.
Our packages give a good mix of what the area has to offer, but of course with a lake of about 400 km2 , there’s much to explore. Prefer culture? Ask about boat trips to the lake’s island monasteries or visits to nearby villages where time moves at its own pace and traditions still shape daily life, or visit the former royal capital of Cetinje, with it’s museums and charming historical town center.
This isn’t the busy side of Lake Skadar — it’s the quiet, slow, and beautiful one.
Shore excursions
From Kotor or Bar
If you’re arriving in Montenegro by cruise ship and looking to make the most out of one day in Montenegro? Jablan winery offers shore excursions that go beyond the typical guided tours from the cruise companies. A shore excursion that takes you off the beaten path—into the heart of Lake Skadar National Park. Designed for travellers who want a local, personal, and authentic experience, these day tours combine nature, culture, and gastronomy in a way that mass tourism rarely can.
The journey begins from the port of Kotor or Bar, following a scenic route through Montenegro’s winding mountain roads, passing towns like Cetinje and stopping for one of the most iconic viewpoints in the country overlooking Lake Skadar.
At Jablan Winery, you’ll meet the winemaker, explore the vineyards and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch made from seasonal local ingredients—paired with organic wines grown right here on the vineyard.
Authentic shore excursions
Both excursions include:
- 6-hour immersive adventure with daily 9:00 AM departures
- Premium winery experience with local winemaker, organic wine tastings, and farm-to-table seasonal meal
- Lake Skadar National Park visit with stunning Pavlova Strana viewpoint over the Balkans’ largest lake
- Historic Cetinje passage through Montenegro’s former royal capital with 19th-century architecture
- Complete package – transport, guided tour, wine tastings, lunch, vineyard exploration, and ancient cellar visits for € 160 pp
- Convenient return by 3:00 PM to your departure point
How do I get to Jablan winery?
Jablan is 50 minutes from Virpazar, 30 minutes from Podgorica Airport, 90 minutes from Tivat or Kotor and 60 min from Budva. We can help arrange transport if needed.
Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to join the tours?
Nope! The e-bikes do most of the hard work. If you can ride a bike, you can join. The bikes also come with helmets for your safety.
Are children welcome at Jablan winery?
Yes. Very much. There is plenty of ground for games and playing, last but not least our gang of cats!
Do you ship your wines?
Not yet, but we’re working on it! For now, we advice you to come with some extra room in your suitcase.
What is the best time to visit Jablan winery?
Spring and autumn are ideal for the activities (April–June & September–October), because the temperatures are mild. But the boatride or a swim in the lake are also refreshing in the summer.