{"id":1058,"date":"2024-12-01T14:54:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T14:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2024-12-21T10:29:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T10:29:07","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wp-block-group wide wide-text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Degrassi_brand_was_founded_in_the_1980s_as_a_house_wine_production_for_a_restaurant_in_Savudrija_with_father_and_son_involved_in_the_entire_process\"><\/span>The Degrassi brand was founded in the 1980s as a house wine production for a restaurant in Savudrija, with father and son involved in the entire process.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The first bottle with the Degrassi label was produced in 1996, during the Istrian wine revolution, and Moreno quickly became a key representative of the new wave of Istrian winemakers. With his investigative spirit and curiosity, Moreno constantly sought new grape varieties, barrels, and additional space, leading to the continuous expansion of the cellar. Degrassi wines quickly became well-known throughout Croatia, and the brand expanded beyond Istria through appearances at international fairs and competitions.<\/p><\/section><div class=\"wp-block-group right is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large full-bleed-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" data-src=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-973 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-1536x901.webp 1536w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-2048x1202.webp 2048w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-600x352.webp 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/601;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-1536x901.webp 1536w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-2048x1202.webp 2048w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/famiglia_degrassi-600x352.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><section class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group left wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c890d92 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_winemakers_philosophy_is_a_deeply_personal_matter_that_influences_many\"><\/span>A winemaker&#8217;s philosophy is a deeply personal matter that influences many.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-small-font-size\">Dedication to details and a commitment to harmony best describe Moreno, who says, &#8220;I have always loved exploring and experimenting, and I find it inspiring to watch others discover my wines and be thrilled by them\u2026&#8221;<br><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/en\/shop\/\">Explore the offer<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" data-src=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-1024x751.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-843 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/751;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-1024x751.png 1024w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-1536x1126.png 1536w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-2048x1502.png 2048w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-600x440.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-1024x751.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-843\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-1024x751.png 1024w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-1536x1126.png 1536w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-2048x1502.png 2048w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moreno-degrassi-600x440.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/section><section class=\"wp-block-group top-aligned is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location_%E2%80%93_Cellar_and_Wine_Tasting\"><\/span>Location \u2013 Cellar and Wine Tasting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>In our cellar, with modern technology and wooden barrels of different sizes, each wine is given the necessary time to mature, preserving the richness of our vineyards and tradition. Visit our tasting room, where you can sample wines, experience the Istrian tradition, and enjoy personalized tastings with food options and service in multiple languages. At the entrance to our cellar is the enoteca, open throughout the year. Here, every guest can find a moment for themselves, with a glass of premium wine.<\/p><\/section><section class=\"wp-block-group offset-images is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1159 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-600x400.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/podrum-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"624\" data-src=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1172 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka.png 624w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 624px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 624\/624;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka.png 624w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Enoteka-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div><\/section><div class=\"wp-block-group banner-container has-bordeaux-dark-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group banner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full banner-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-860 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 608px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 608\/608;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses.png 608w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-860\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses.png 608w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/glasses-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner-content has-white-color has-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-96fcfde6cde64f4e3220692a52e3f8cb is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_us\"><\/span>Visit us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Find your way to the westernmost winery in Croatia and taste Degrassi wines in the cellar or at our enoteca in Ba\u0161anija, near Savudrija.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button white is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/degrassi.hr\/en\/contact\/\">Find us<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Degrassi brand was founded in the 1980s as a house wine production for a restaurant in Savudrija, with father and son involved in the entire process. 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