Magic in a Glass

Šibenik’s Michelin Gem Offers Free Wine Tastings with a View

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Pelegrini restaurant unveils exclusive terrace tastings this October, pairing local wines with chef-crafted seasonal bites.

Pelegrini restaurant, holder of a Michelin star, brings yet another reason to visit Šibenik earlier this October: free wine tastings on the terrace overlooking St. James Cathedral. Every day except Sundays, from 11 am to 12 pm, sommelier Branimir Vukšić guides guests with reservations through carefully selected wines, accompanied by seasonal bites from chef Rudolf Štefan‘s kitchen.

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“Wine is best tasted without prejudice, without expectation. The most beautiful moment is when the sensation of pleasure comes to you on its own, after a sip, in the form of a desire for more. The harmony of wondrous flavors that can be discerned in wine is the main reason we stepped into this fantastic and complex world. We are endlessly fascinated by the fact that a glass of wine can contain such a wide palette of sensations—for us, it was (and still is) like magic,” says Branimir Vukšić, sommelier at Pelegrini restaurant.

"Our wish is to offer guests added value through an authentic experience of the local terroir," they say from the restaurant. This autumn initiative is a gift to loyal guests who were unable to get a table at Pelegrini during the summer due to increased demand.

Located right next to St. James Cathedral in the heart of Šibenik, Pelegrini has, since its founding under the leadership of chef Rudolf Štefan, become synonymous with innovation through tradition, where every dish is based on local ingredients, seasonality, and a reinterpretation of Dalmatian heritage.

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Pelegrini is constantly evolving, and this summer introduced a new visual identity that communicates a story of authenticity, flavors, and a connection to place. Thus, next to every wine on the Pelegrini wine list, there is a symbol—acidity (freshness), fat (softness), warmth (alcoholic fullness), saltiness (minerality)—turning the list into a guide and the taste into a keeper of moments that revive memories.

After all, you don‘t come to Pelegrini just to eat; you come here to experience, to remember, to connect with the landscape, people, and flavors that linger.

Tastings are available exclusively to guests with an October reservation and are organized upon request.

05. listopad 2025 23:15