Suza, Kneževi Vinogradi

Suza is a Baranja village in the municipality of Kneževi Vinogradi, set on the southern slopes of Bansko brdo between the municipal centre and Zmajevac. Vineyards, Hungarian cultural heritage, the Reformed tradition and wine cellars dug into loess define its identity. Podrumi Kolar, on the local wine road, combines a tasting room, two earth-cut cellars, guest rooms and the Suza Baranje campsite. The Reformed church on Ač Gedeon Square acquired its present appearance in 1869 and reflects the community’s long religious history. Freshwater fish and paprika dominate village cooking: Kovač čarda is known for fish paprikash and distinctive dishes such as carp cracklings, while Piroš Čizma serves catfish perkelt and game čobanac. Suza is best explored slowly, walking between the church, wine streets and cellars, with tastings booked in advance. Neighbouring Zmajevac continues the landscape of sunken lanes and cellars, while Kopački rit introduces the contrasting wetlands of the Danube floodplain. A car remains the most convenient way to connect these scattered Baranja stops.

Suza belongs to the municipality of Kneževi Vinogradi, with six village streets lying below the vineyards on the southern side of Bansko brdo. Croatian and Hungarian place names, the Reformed faith and winegrowing combine here into a distinct Baranja identity. The gatori cut into the loess are functional wine cellars rather than decorative replicas, and visitors can experience them at the Kolar family property. Suza’s main road continues toward Zmajevac, naturally joining the two wine-producing settlements. The village therefore particularly suits travellers interested in wine, rural architecture and the food traditions of Baranja.