On the larger islands, such as Brac, Hvar, Lastovo, Pasman, Ugljan and Pag, the tradition of grape growing and wine production dates back to antiquity. Grapes are also used to make rakija, the Croatian national vodka.
The tradition of wine production in Croatia is very old. The inhabitants of this country owe the presence of grapevines to the Romans, who established vineyards, taking advantage of the climate favorable for grapes' growth. Most of the country's territory is covered with vineyards.
