Vintage Car Adventure And Winery Delights

OVERVIEW

Ride into the mountainous terrain that overlooks Kotor in a vintage automobile and enjoy an enlightening tour and tasting at an acclaimed winery. The restored decades-old car will add a touch of nostalgia to the adventure, which combines scenic beauty with an appreciation for Montenegrin winemaking. The higher you ascend in the hills behind Kotor, the more spectacular the views. The road is particularly circuitous and picturesque on the way to hilltop Fort Goražda, a strategically located 19th-century fortress where you will pause for photos. In the nearby village of Mirac, you will find the family-operated winery La Storia di Pietra. While touring the estate, you will discover how its organic grapes are grown, harvested by hand and processed. During the sampling that follows, you will likely be served a glass of Vranac, a red varietal synonymous with Montenegro. The winery also produces extraordinary whites, sparkling wines and a peach-flavored brandy.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take in the gorgeous views while riding through the surrounding mountains in a vintage car.
• Gaze out over Kotor and its namesake bay from a hilltop 19th-century fortress.
• Enjoy a walking tour of the family-owned Storia di Pietra winery in the village of Mirac.
• Sample wines that may include a red Vranac, Montenegro’s most well-known varietal.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.