Wine style
Wine style
Croatian Plavac Mali
Croatian Plavac Mali
Croatian Plavac Mali
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Croatia
Imagine a bodybuilder sunbathing on the Adriatic coast because that is essentially this wine. It packs a serious punch with high alcohol and robust tannins but keeps things interesting with dried fruit notes. You cannot ignore its sheer presence.
Imagine a bodybuilder sunbathing on the Adriatic coast because that is essentially this wine. It packs a serious punch with high alcohol and robust tannins but keeps things interesting with dried fruit notes. You cannot ignore its sheer presence.
Imagine a bodybuilder sunbathing on the Adriatic coast because that is essentially this wine. It packs a serious punch with high alcohol and robust tannins but keeps things interesting with dried fruit notes. You cannot ignore its sheer presence.
Body
Full Blast
Tannins
No Resistance
Barely Felt
Pillowy Presence
Serious Grip
The Brick Wall
Acidity
A Little Zing
Sugar
Savagely Dry
LEADERS
The story
Zinfandel's Child
Sun Survivor
Tamed Tannins
Long before DNA testing ruined family secrets, locals knew Plavac Mali was royalty. It is the rugged child of Crljenak Kastelanski - aka Zinfandel - and Dobricic. Born on the steep, sun-drenched slopes of Dalmatia, it evolved to survive brutal heat and rocky soils. Winemakers learned to tame its naturally high tannins by letting those berries roast in the sun, creating a concentrated nectar that defined Croatian red winemaking for generations.
Long before DNA testing ruined family secrets, locals knew Plavac Mali was royalty. It is the rugged child of Crljenak Kastelanski - aka Zinfandel - and Dobricic. Born on the steep, sun-drenched slopes of Dalmatia, it evolved to survive brutal heat and rocky soils. Winemakers learned to tame its naturally high tannins by letting those berries roast in the sun, creating a concentrated nectar that defined Croatian red winemaking for generations.
Long before DNA testing ruined family secrets, locals knew Plavac Mali was royalty. It is the rugged child of Crljenak Kastelanski - aka Zinfandel - and Dobricic. Born on the steep, sun-drenched slopes of Dalmatia, it evolved to survive brutal heat and rocky soils. Winemakers learned to tame its naturally high tannins by letting those berries roast in the sun, creating a concentrated nectar that defined Croatian red winemaking for generations.
Why it's special
Rustic Nobility
Triple Sun
Sea Grown
You rarely find a wine that manages to be simultaneously rustic and incredibly noble. Growing in the famous Dingač appellation or steep seaside vineyards, these vines literally struggle for existence, resulting in tiny, potent berries. The triple reflection of the sun - from the sky, the sea, and the white rocks - cooks the fruit to perfection. It is Mediterranean sunshine captured in a bottle, offering savory herbs mixed with intense jammy sweetness.
You rarely find a wine that manages to be simultaneously rustic and incredibly noble. Growing in the famous Dingač appellation or steep seaside vineyards, these vines literally struggle for existence, resulting in tiny, potent berries. The triple reflection of the sun - from the sky, the sea, and the white rocks - cooks the fruit to perfection. It is Mediterranean sunshine captured in a bottle, offering savory herbs mixed with intense jammy sweetness.
You rarely find a wine that manages to be simultaneously rustic and incredibly noble. Growing in the famous Dingač appellation or steep seaside vineyards, these vines literally struggle for existence, resulting in tiny, potent berries. The triple reflection of the sun - from the sky, the sea, and the white rocks - cooks the fruit to perfection. It is Mediterranean sunshine captured in a bottle, offering savory herbs mixed with intense jammy sweetness.
Who's gonna like it
Amarone Lovers
Heat Seekers
Steak Partners
If you worship at the altar of high-octane reds like Primitivo or Amarone, get your corkscrew ready. Drinkers who enjoy a bit of warmth in their throat and flavors that lean towards dried fruits rather than fresh juice will fall in love. It is perfect for people who think delicate wines are for wimps and want a beverage that can stand up to a charred steak or spicy stew.
If you worship at the altar of high-octane reds like Primitivo or Amarone, get your corkscrew ready. Drinkers who enjoy a bit of warmth in their throat and flavors that lean towards dried fruits rather than fresh juice will fall in love. It is perfect for people who think delicate wines are for wimps and want a beverage that can stand up to a charred steak or spicy stew.
If you worship at the altar of high-octane reds like Primitivo or Amarone, get your corkscrew ready. Drinkers who enjoy a bit of warmth in their throat and flavors that lean towards dried fruits rather than fresh juice will fall in love. It is perfect for people who think delicate wines are for wimps and want a beverage that can stand up to a charred steak or spicy stew.
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