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    Winemaker

    Hrvoje Baković

    Discipline
    Winemaker
    Based in
    Supetar, Croatia
    Portrait of Hrvoje Baković

    i. Biography

    Hrvoje Baković works the Dalmatian red through Plavac mali, with the aim of keeping the wine elegant, powerful, and distinct from mass-market bottlings. At Baković in Supetar, the point is not polish for its own sake but wild-yeast terroir character carried through the wine.

    Coming Up

    Training at the University of Zagreb gave Hrvoje Baković a base for a practice defined by precision rather than ornament. Since 1996, that work has been tied to Baković, where the winemaking has remained focused on Plavac mali.

    Where They Are Now

    At the Supetar address, the current line of work stays on Plavac mali, with wild-yeast terroir character treated as the marker that sets the wine apart. Hrvoje Baković’s approach keeps the emphasis on the grape, the site, and the style of the finished red.

    Career - Winemaker — Baković, Murvica, Brač, Croatia (1996–present) Education: University of Zagreb

    Signature

    Hrvoje Baković’s signature wine is Baković Plavac Murvica (2009).

    In Their Words “When I came back, looking at the landscape and these positions so good for planting vineyards, I decided to go in for wine production.” “I’m a self-taught winemaker, although I’ve felt a link with the vineyards since I was little.”

    FAQ What is Hrvoje Baković's current role? As of 2026, Hrvoje Baković is Winemaker. Where did Hrvoje Baković train or study? Hrvoje Baković trained at University of Zagreb.