Explore & Taste

How to combine an extensive selection with knowledge and experience, while encouraging a culture of exploring and tasting wines and spirits, was demonstrated to numerous guests at the opening of the first Drinx store in Croatia. Located on the ground floor of the Supernova shopping centre in Buzin district, Drinx Store and Wine Bar offers a different concept from that of conventional specialist beverage retailers, which typically focus on products from renowned wine regions around the world and across Croatia.

In addition to shelves stocked with carefully selected labels from premium wine producers, customers can also sample their preferred wines in the welcoming setting of the small bar inside the store. They can also talk to knowledgeable staff, expand their understanding of wine, and seek advice when choosing labels for special occasions. In short, they can discover the extensive selection and the philosophy behind the Drinx brand.

The range includes more than 10,000 labels: sparkling wines and champagnes, Croatian and international wines, whiskies and rums, Japanese gins, non-alcoholic beverages and a carefully curated selection of gourmet products. The assortment covers a wide range of price categories, from affordable labels for everyday enjoyment to prestigious, internationally renowned brands and exceptional bottles sought after by collectors.

Drinx is being introduced to the Croatian market by Slovenian entrepreneur Matej Umek, who has three decades of experience in managing a company with more than 400 employees. Following the success of four stores in Slovenia, the Umek family is expanding its retail chain into Croatia. In partnership with Tomislav Sagrak, a pioneer of online wine sales, they are embarking on the expansion of Drinx stores across the Croatian market.

Tastings and educational events will further enrich the concept, giving visitors the opportunity to discover new producers and wine regions, broaden their knowledge and find new favourites.