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Požega Valley as well as slopes of Krndija and Papuk hills was recognized as a winegrowing land by the Illyrians, while the Cistercians, who arrived in the area in the beginning of the 13th century, founded a wine cellar in Kutjevo in 1232, the oldest wine cellar in Croatia today. Ancient Romans also inhabited the Požega Valley and they called to valley “Golden Valley” (Vallis Aurea) as they recognized quality and abundance of the fertile Slavonian soil.
City Kutjevo always been regarded as the famous wine –growing center ,thankes to the quality of vineyards located in Golden Valley.In addition to the tradition of viticulture and winemaking, City Kutjevo has a nice tourist offer: natural beauty of the landscape, the richness of flora and fauna, the old customs and traditional events, cultural and historical sights. The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a wine cellar and a castle...The old wine cellar from 1232. is still in his original form and still jelaously preserved the legend about Baron Franjo Trenk and Empress Maria Theresa. Kutjevo Winery's cellars are among the oldest in Croatia and all of Europe.
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