Sizzling sun and dry, windy ground of Benkovac Stankovci wine hills are responsible for the colorful character of Benkovac wines. Benkovac winery is situated on a civilization crossroad. Benkovac winery was known by its rose wine until 2005, when the new vineyards were being planted in Korlat near Benkovac, in stone macchia, on an area of 103 ha with 530.000 grapevines. Vineyard was planted with bedding material from France, and the assortment of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Mourvèdre.