19/03/2026
Agenda – Budva W**e Fest 2026
Dates: 20–21 March 2026
Location: Hotel Avala Resort & Villas – Aperitif Bar (Glass Hall)
Budva W**e Fest 2026 is conceived as a premium w**e and spirits gathering bringing together w**eries, distilleries and producers of gourmet products from Montenegro and the wider region. The event offers a curated environment for tastings, professional networking and the exchange of knowledge within the w**e and hospitality community.
20 March 2026
15:00 – Opening of Budva W**e Fest
The event begins at 15:00. There will be no formal opening ceremony; guests will begin arriving and the festival will start in a relaxed networking format.
15:00 – 20:00 – W**e & Spirits Tasting and Networking
Throughout the afternoon, visitors will have the opportunity to meet w**emakers and distillers, taste their w**es and spirits, exchange experiences and establish professional contacts.
More than 40 w**eries and 10 distilleries from Montenegro and the region will present their products, together with selected producers of olive oil and artisanal cheeses.
Educational Workshops (held in the local language)
17:00 – Olive Growing in Montenegro – Culture of Taste
Presentation led by Mariola, introducing the culture of olive growing in Montenegro and the basics of olive oil tasting.
18:00 – Tok Rakija – From Heritage to Contemporary Identity
Workshop led by the Urošević family, presenting the tradition of rakija production and its evolution into a modern, high-quality spirit.
21 March 2026
15:00 – 20:00 – W**e & Spirits Tasting and Networking
Visitors will again have the opportunity to meet producers, taste w**es and spirits, exchange experiences and connect with professionals from the w**e and hospitality sectors.
Educational Workshops (held in the local language)
16:00 – Presentation of the Lexicon of Viticulture and W**emaking of Montenegro
The presentation of one of the most important publications dedicated to the w**e culture of Montenegro. The Lexicon will be presented by Prof. Dr. Vesna Maraš, Editor-in-Chief, together with Prof. Dr. Maja Đurić, Editor of Photography.
17:00 – Godinje – The Birthplace of Vranac and the W**e Story of Montenegro
A special master class led by agronomist, w**emaker and founder of W**ery Garnet, Miško Leković. During the presentation, guests will learn about Godinje, a historic village overlooking Lake Skadar, recognized as one of the birthplaces of the indigenous Vranac grape variety.
Budva W**e Fest aims to become a traditional annual event and an important meeting point for the w**e, spirits and hospitality industry in Montenegro and the region.