Saints Hills
- 01CityZagreb, Croatia
Saints Hills brings a design-led winery format to Croatia’s Plavac Mali country, pairing underground cellar architecture with a portfolio that reaches from Istrian Malvazija and Chardonnay to Dingač reds. The appeal is less rustic cellar-door charm than a polished estate experience: guided tastings, food pairing, terraces, suites, and a cellar program shaped around cement tanks and French oak.
Questions
Frequently asked
What's the general vibe of Saints Hills?
The mood is polished and quiet, with stone architecture, contemporary interiors, underground cellar levels, and terraces facing the countryside. It opened in 2014 and works by reservation, which keeps the pace controlled rather than casual-drop-in.
What's the price range for Saints Hills?
Pricing at Saints Hills is listed as $$$$.
Where exactly is Saints Hills?
Saints Hills is located at Zagreb, Zagrebačka županija, Kroatien, Zagreb.
What's Saints Hills best at?
It is strongest as a design-forward wine estate: guided tastings, food pairing, and wine-pairing dinner in a setting built around underground cellars and terraces. The wine list centers on Plavac Mali, Malvazija Istarska, and Chardonnay, with Michel Rolland named as winemaker.
How far ahead should I plan for Saints Hills?
Plan ahead, because visits are by reservation and the estate is set up for guided tastings rather than spontaneous walk-ins. The format is a 60–90 minute visit, so it suits scheduled stops rather than open-ended arrivals.
When does Saints Hills make the most sense to choose?
It fits a wine education stop, a special occasion, or a romantic getaway, especially if the plan includes a tasting, food pairing, or private tasting. In practical terms, it makes more sense than a quick Zagreb detour, since the estate sits in Pelješac rather than the city center.
What's the one thing you'd tell a first-timer at Saints Hills?
Treat it as a winery visit with architecture attached, not the other way around. The key detail is the reservation-only format in a boutique estate with underground cellars, so the experience is built around timing and sequence as much as the wines.
The field
How it compares
| Place | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Saints Hills | Oskorušno / Zagruda, Pelješac, $$$$ | · |
| Krug | Reims | · |
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| Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal | Elciego | World's 50 Best |
| Yamazaki (Suntory) | Shimamoto | · |
| Ardbeg | Port Ellen | · |
| Château La Mission Haut-Brion | Bommes | · |