Discover the fascinating history, hidden secrets, and unique stories behind Dalmatian winemaking.
With an average of 2,726 hours of sunshine per year, Hvar is officially the sunniest island in Europe. This incredible microclimate is exactly what gives local grapes their rich, concentrated sugars, resulting in world-class, bold red wines like Plavac Mali.
For decades, the true origin of America's famous Zinfandel grape was a mystery. In 2001, DNA profiling proved that Zinfandel is 100% identical to an ancient, nearly extinct Dalmatian grape from Kaštela called Crljenak Kaštelanski (or Tribidrag).
In regions like Primošten (Babić grape) and Pelješac (Plavac Mali), vines grow in incredibly harsh, rocky terrains. Local winemakers literally have to break the stone to plant the vine. This forces the roots to go up to 10 meters deep to find water, creating an incredibly rich, mineral taste.
Despite its small size, Croatia is a bio-divine goldmine. From Pošip and Grk on Korčula, to Kujundžuša in Imotski and Malvazija in Istria, the country offers an incredibly unique wine tasting journey that you cannot find anywhere else in the world.
It is all about 'terroir'. Our robust, high-tannin red wines cut beautifully through the richness of traditional Dalmatian Peka or aged Pag cheese, while our crisp, mineral whites perfectly complement fresh fish pulled straight from the Adriatic Sea.