{"id":5827,"date":"2026-03-04T11:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlight-club.com\/?p=5827"},"modified":"2026-03-23T21:13:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:13:37","slug":"virpazar-wine-and-bleak-festival-february-28-and-march-1-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlight-club.com\/ru\/virpazar-wine-and-bleak-festival-february-28-and-march-1-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Virpazar Wine and Bleak Festival: February 28 and March 1 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At the initiative of the Crmnica Local Community, the Bar Municipality, the Bar Tourist Organization, and the Crmni\u010dki Vranac Winegrowers and Winemakers Association, the 28th annual Wine and Bleak Festival<\/strong> was held in Virpazar on February 28 and March 1, 2026. The weather was more than favorable during these days.<\/p>\n

For nearly three decades, this festival has brought together winemakers, fishermen, home-made food producers, and guests from all over Montenegro and the region, celebrating the rich viticulture and fishing traditions of Crmnica.<\/p>\n

Program<\/h3>\n

The festival began on Saturday, February 28, with a ceremonial opening at 11:00 AM. Performances on the first day included the folklore ensemble “Rumija,” Rajko Joli\u010di\u0107, the group “Akademia,” Milena \u010cerani\u0107, and Nikola Bu\u0161kovi\u0107. An award ceremony for the best song about wine was also held.<\/p>\n

On the second day\u2014Sunday, March 1\u2014the cultural and artistic society “Edinstvo,” the vocal group “Assa Voce,” and the group “Perper” took the stage. Awards for the best wine were also presented that day, which, according to the organizers, further highlights the quality and potential of local producers.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Wine Competition and Professional Judging<\/h3>\n

This year’s competition included 26 exhibitors, presenting a total of 66 wine samples. The evaluation of the young wines from the 2025 harvest was entrusted to the reputable company “Planta\u017ee 13. Jul,” which, according to the organizers, confirms the serious and professional nature of the event.<\/p>\n

Awards are available in the following categories:<\/p>\n