January 28th, 2026 (Orebić, Croatia) – Villa Korta Katarina & Winery is proud to announce that its Rosé 2024 has been awarded first place in the Rosé category at the prestigious Festival of the 100 Best Wines of Croatia, reaffirming the winery's dedication to excellence and the remarkable potential of Pelješac and Dalmatian varietals.

A proud member of Relais & Châteaux, this Adriatic estate produces award-winning wines and offers guests a sensorial journey through Croatian terroir, hospitality, and design.

This distinction is especially meaningful for the Korta Katarina team and the broader winemaking community of southern Croatia. The Festival is recognized as one of the country's most respected wine evaluations, and earning the top position underscores the quality, craftsmanship, and terroir that define the winery's work.

This year's nominations were determined by 25 of Croatia's leading sommeliers and wine authorities, who evaluated wines from across the nation. From several hundred submitted samples, a panel of 10 expert sommeliers conducted blind tastings to assess each wine without knowledge of the producer, region, or label. Only the top 100 wines advanced to the final list, making this recognition both rigorous and highly prestigious.

The festival of the 100 Best Wines of Croatia presented by vinskiklub.hr is unique in the region. Unlike open-entry wine fairs, the event showcases only the highest-rated wines, selected exclusively through expert blind tasting. Producers may also present additional wines outside the Top 100, offering visitors a broader view of Croatia's evolving wine landscape.

Korta Katarina's award-winning Rosé 2024 was presented at the Festival on January 24, 2026, at the Sheraton Zagreb Hotel, alongside other celebrated wines from the winery's portfolio.

This achievement reflects the dedication of the winery's team and the character of Pelješac terroir. It also honors the enduring vision of American philanthropists Lee & Penny Anderson, whose commitment to Korta Katarina and its family of varietals has shaped the winery's identity from the beginning. Their belief in Pelješac, in Croatian winemaking, and in the region's, potential continues to inspire and elevate everything the winery does.

Please let us know if you'd like to receive additional information on Korta Katarina Winery or The Korta Katarina Collection.

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About Korta Katarina Collection

The Korta Katarina Collection brings together a family of luxury experiences along Croatia's Adriatic coast in Orebić, Croatia, created by American philanthropists Lee & Penny Anderson. The Collection includes Korta Katarina Winery, Villa Korta Katarina, and the highly anticipated Hotel Katarina opening April 2026—each proudly affiliated with Relais & Châteaux—along with Yacht Katharine, a 201' classic CRN motor yacht inviting guests to explore Croatia's islands in exceptional style. Together, these destinations reflect the Andersons' enduring commitment to heritage, hospitality, and the continued elevation of Croatian hospitality and viniculture.