Around the small town of Primosten, on Croatia's coast, there is a very old tradition of creating rock terraces that are used to grow grapes for winemaking.
The vines grow in the shape of the surrounding rock enclosures.
It is always very interesting to see a unique situation like that of the rock terrace grapevines, and how their environment, both the human-made enclosures and the natural wet and salty air, creates a unique habitat for them.
On the Dalmatian coast near the town of Primosten
The water vapor from the sea helps to keep the grapevines thriving, while the salty air gives them a unique taste. Rock terraces also shape and guide the growth of the vines.
If the environment changes too much or too quickly or the humidity (the amount of water in the air) becomes too high or too low, it may no longer be possible for these grapevines to grow in this area where they have cared for over thousands of years.
