Galić

The Galić family has been creating and living wine for generations. Vineyards and wine have always run through their lives. Josip’s grandfather Rudolf already owned 300 vines in Mamići in Herzegovina, which was an exceptionally large number for that area. Back in 1970, Josip’s father Stjepan and mother Anica bought their first vineyard on the slopes of Požeška Gora, and six years later they purchased a hectare of the renowned “Lerman Vineyard” near the chapel of St. Vitus above Požega. They cultivated this vineyard for their own pleasure and produced around 10,000 liters of wine. At just seven years old, Josip Galić was already helping his family and absorbing a love for viticulture and winemaking. In time, he ventured into other entrepreneurial pursuits, but his love for wine remained. Viticulture was already developing seriously in this region, and Josip Galić decided to do something for his homeland. Through hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, and love for wine, he created the most modern winery in this region. In Kutjevo, the capital of Graševina, a 3,300 m² winery was built— a synonym for work and creation. Galić Winery is located in Kutjevo, in Vallis Aurea, the cradle of Croatian cellaring and winemaking. As early as 1232, the Cistercians built an abbey and a wine cellar here. Although many renowned and award-winning Croatian winemakers live and work in Vallis Aurea today, the region remains underdeveloped, so every positive impulse is significant not only for the local community but beyond. The construction of the winery creates the fundamental conditions for the development of new technologies in wine production, the expansion of existing vineyard capacities, and the modernization of presentation techniques, all with the aim of establishing new standards related to wine tourism and the wine industry. The goal is to act on a broader scale and become a driving force for the revitalization of this region. Every harvest, every vineyard, every idea is a new beginning and a new search for ever higher quality standards. As Marquis Piero once said: “Ancient roots play an important role in our philosophy, but they have never suppressed our innovative spirit.” Investments in other areas suitable for the production of high-quality wines in Croatia have been added to their winery in Kutjevo, which today is part of the family’s historical heritage. Josip Galić expresses his passion for viticulture by constantly seeking ever finer areas for improvement. For this reason, continuous experiments are carried out in the vineyards and cellars with selections of clones of indigenous grape varieties. Wine always has its hidden sides, mystical points, and an entire microcosm of flavors. Like Galić Winery, no matter how many times you visit, you will always discover something new and unexpected. That is what makes them truly special. As they say at the winery itself when they send you home satisfied after your visit: “When you are part of something special, then you are special too.” Cheers! On 60 hectares of our own vineyards, we have sown love, which we harvest by hand for you and weave into every drop of our wine. These are beautiful numbers and great achievements, but we are much more than numbers. We are a place where magic is born, where everyone is welcome. Once you come to Kutjevo and feel the magic and energy, you will always return to us. Josip Galić possesses an incredible passion for viticulture and, when it comes to wine quality, accepts no compromises. For the Galić family, winemaking and viticulture are not a job—they are their heritage.