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Vine drinking in Mediterranean have ruts from ancient times. It was consumed
even much before Antic Greece or Great Roman Empire. Vine culture is older then
many modern European cultures and civilizations. Croatian nation is not
exception. We accepted vine soonest we appear on this spaces in 7th
centaury. Strong vine culture is still present in Croatia. Here consuming vine
is not just a habit, and even less some part of a fancy lifestyle or just
occasional pleasure. Vine for us is a part of everyday life. Croatian vine
production have very long tradition, but unfortunately under unhappy historical
circumstances, economical and political crises, vine production was pushed out
on margins. Even we have some fabulous vines, they been hidden from worldwide
market. New generation of Croatian vine producers is on a good track to change
that. No more forgotten and abandoned vineyards! Renaissance of Croatian vines
restarted! |
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of our family are born with vine in blood. That’s why we have to present you
some of the best we tasted. Will be too much to list all good Croatian vines.
Here will be mentioned only Dalmatian vines. We’re proud to say that most of those
are coming from Dubrovnik province. |
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Dingač is
most famous Croatian red vine. Dingač is strong full-boded vine, perfect
with meat dishes, pršut and domestic cheeses. It’s prodact of peninsula Pelješac,
situated 30 km from Dubrovnik.
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Postup is
coming from same place as Dingač. It have almost same characteristics.
It’s just, bit lighter then Dingač. |
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Plavac is a
name for vines made of Plavac Mali
sort of grape. Sort is widely spreeded in Pelješac,
Islands of Korčula and Hvar. Villa Mar vine
source is Plavac from village Kuna – Pelješac. Some well-known names are Plavac Mali from Pelješac and Zlatan
Plavac from Island Hvar.
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Babić is
vine from famous stone fences vineyards in Primošten.
Hard work to make it, but result is powerful vine. Enlarge
photo Primošten
vineyard! |
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Dubrovnik’s Malvasia
is newly recovered authentic sort of white grape, almost disappeared during
turbulent history. It is expensive vine with still limited production, but if
you are vine lover don’t miss Dubrovnik’s Malvasia. Vineyards are placed in Konavle
just 15 km from Dubrovnik.
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Pošip and
Grk are
excellent authentic white vines from Island of Kočula.
They are ideal vines for Fish and seafood meals. Their vineyards look like those
in Primošten, monument of hard human work and vine passion. Open
photo Kočula vineyard! |
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Zlatan Otok dry
white vine from Island of Hvar.
Fit perfectly with oysters and shells. Generally most of white vines from
islands of Hvar and Korčula are very good.
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| Hint:
Croatian vines are most usually named same as a sort of grape or place of
origin. If you are interested we will be glad to help you to choose vine from
best houses. |
| Suggestion:
Avoid drinking red vine with seafood and fish if you can. White vines fit much
better. Generally red vines are better with most of meat dishes.
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Believe
or not:
Croatia has more authentic sorts of grape then a France! |
| News:
Croatian
Vine Institute manage to prove that famous Californian grape Zinfandel is
actually forgotten Croatian authentic sort Plavac Kaštelanski. Sorry Napa
Valley for losing only authentic sort U think U have! |
| Unbeatable facts:
Mediterranean is mother of
all vines! Vine is drink of gods! Drinking vine makes us closer to haven! |
| U
zdravlje! Salud! Cheers! |
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