Court of Wine

Ep 133 - Croatia

09.19.2018 - By Tony NottoPlay

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This week we dive into Croatia and Croatian wines. This area of the world has a long wine history so we give you a short introduction as well as some awesome wine recommendations. We hope you enjoy this episode!   Wine Recommendations Vina Skaramuča Plavac 2016 - priced around $17.  Aromas of black fruit, black Pepper, leather, dust Medium acidity, med+ tannins Flavors of Black fruit, herbs, earth Fruity and inviting nose, good texture, and complexity of flavor Enough acidity to go with food but approachable on its own too You can purchase this wine here   Piližota Plavina 2016 - priced around $16.  North Dalmatia controlled wine region 100% Plavina Nose of cherries, dust, raspberries, dried sage and oregano Medium acidity, med- tannins, medium minus body Flavors of cherries, earth, hints of chocolate and dried lavender This wine reminds us of a pinot noir - similar texture and crowd pleaser, but the nose is fruitier than the taste You can purchase this wine here   Zlatan Plavac Šibenik 2011 - priced around $22. Nose of black cherries, black plum, black pepper Medium tannins and acidity Flavors of Black fruit, a hint of black pepper with notes of dried herbs and smoke on the finish Very fruity on the nose and juicy ripe fruit flavors like biting into a ripe cherry or plum You can purchase this wine here     Sources: Croatian Fine Wines  Book: The Oxford Companion to Wine Wikipedia Wine Folly  Wine and More  Travel Channel 

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