Wine: Video Tasting 1/3: Sontacchi Pet-Nat, Boskinac Calma, Fakin Malvazija Prima
During a very slow winter of 2020/2021 we’ve had a chance to spend some time
Croatian wines might just be the next big thing for upscale international restaurants. They are diverse and characterful, yet very much unknown. So, they have an undeniable appeal for many wine enthusiasts looking for something new and exciting.
We are bringing our own descriptions of Croatian wines by our Bozidar “Bo” Jukic from all corners of the country. As Croatia is very diverse with regards to the climate and soils, so is the offer of wines among different regions. From the southernmost region of Dalmatia, where you can find the most indigenous varieties, come fuller reds with strong tannin structure. White wines are usually medium to full in body as well and quite fruity. In Istria & Kvarner Region you can find elegant medium body wines. White Malvasija Istriana grape rules supreme there. In Croatian Uplands you will find the coolest ripening conditions in the country. This central region does best with crisp whites, wonderful sparkling wines and fruity reds. Slavonia is the highest output region and is famous for Graševina grapes.
Seeing how this country is a true boutique production wine market, we will bring you stories of Croatian winemakers as well. Indeed, with over 1600 professional wineries around, we will not run out of material anytime soon.
During a very slow winter of 2020/2021 we’ve had a chance to spend some time
Crvik family name is well known in Dubrovnik area and in wine circles across the
Bombshell in Croatian wine news earlier this month was an announcement by various local media
Vintage: 2012 Tasted: December 2020 Variety: Merlot Alc 13,5% Dubrovacki Podrumi Winery is one of
Vintage: 2016 Tasted: June 2020 Variety: Babić Alc 13,5% Baraka family winery in Sibenik area
Vintage: 2015 Tasted: June 2020 Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Alc 13,5% Poletti Winery out of Istria,
Vintage: 2016 Tasted: June 2020 no Variety: Plavac Sivi Alcohol level: 12% Anto Grgurevic is
Vintage: 2016 Tasted: May 2020 Variety: Pinot Noir Alc 13% Close to the capital of
Vintage: 2017 Tasted: March 2020 Variety: Lasina Alc 13% Ante Sladic is one of the
Vintage: 2013 Tasted: March 2020 Variety: Chardonnay (80%), Pinot Noir (20%) Alc 12,8% We are