The Taste of Herzegovina in a Premium Edition

For readers of Hedonist magazine who appreciate stories about refined flavors and the origins of food, Herzegovina offers a special address - the Perfetto Plus dairy from Nevesinje. For more than twenty years, this family-run business has been creating dairy products based on traditional Herzegovinian recipes and carefully selected local milk, building a reputation as one of the most respected producers in Eastern Herzegovina.

The dairy was founded by brother and sister Goran Pejičić and Gordana Kljakić. After spending several years in Italy, where Goran perfected his craft in cheese making, returning to his hometown of Nevesinje resulted in a blend of Mediterranean expertise and local tradition. The outcome is a range of cheeses that today carry a recognizable mark of quality and authenticity.

Quality That Is Nurtured, Not Enhanced

At Perfetto Plus, quality begins with raw ingredients and ends without compromise. All products are made without additives or preservatives, and the differences between cheeses are based on their natural fat content and the aging process - clearly stated on the labels. It is precisely this purity of flavor that makes their premium products stand out.

A Traditional Classic

Full-fat cheese aged in a mijeh (sheepskin) is one of the most authentic Herzegovinian specialties. It matures inside the skin, using a method preserved in this region for generations. During this process, the cheese develops an intense aroma, a rich and layered flavor, and a distinctive texture that lingers on the palate. It is a cheese for true lovers of bold aromas - ideal with homemade bread, olives, and a glass of Herzegovinian wine.

Nevesinjac – The Dairy’s Mature Signature

Another premium highlight from Perfetto Plus is Nevesinjac, a cheese aged for several months in large wheels. This long maturation gives it a mature, recognizable, and highly distinctive character. Its flavor is full yet balanced, with aromas that unfold gradually and leave an elegant finish.

Nevesinjac fits effortlessly into hedonistic combinations - from cheese boards to risottos and pasta dishes, or simply served with nuts and honey.

Dairy Perfetto Plus, Nevesinje

The Strength of Family and Homeland

Behind these cheeses stands a family and a community. Production involves family members as well as numerous local cooperants from Nevesinje and the surrounding area, meaning that Perfetto Plus is not only building a brand, but also sustaining a local story.

As Gordana Kljakić told Hedonist magazine:

No place in the world is perfect, but we don’t want to be anywhere else except here, in our homeland, where it is most beautiful.

This dairy is, quite simply, a union of tradition, knowledge, and premium flavor - carrying the signature of Herzegovina in every bite.

By: Anđelka Marković / HEDONIST
Photography: Goran Šurlan