Croatian wine sorts
Plavac Mali This Croatian indigenous variety is the most widely grown black grape vine variety in Croatia. Actually, Plavac mali developed by a spontaneous crossing between Dobričić and Crljenak katelanski (aka Zinfandel), and it is one of the first varieties with certified Croatian origin. find out more
Graševina Graševina is the most important and the most diffused grape vine variety in Croatia. Its origin is unknown, but it most probably derives from France or Northern Italy. It is now grown exclusively in the continental regions of Croatia as the dominant variety in most vineyards. find out more
Istrian Malvasia Although it can be found in other Croatian sub regions, it is the dominant grape variety in Istria. It is part of the standard wine selection with all wine producers. Its origin is unknown, although it is considered indigenous to Istria. find out more
Žlahtina The origin of žlahtina is not precisely determined, but it is considered a Croatian autochthonous variety. It is grown mostly on the island of Krk, in the valley near the town of Vrbnik. find out more
Pošip Pošip is mostly grown on the island of Korčula, in the valleys near villages Čara and Smokvica where a few wines were protected by a designation of origin. This is an indigenous Croatian variety developed through spontaneous crossing between two varieties from Korčula. find out more
Rhine Riesling Riesling is a white grape variety which originates in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. Its color is yellow with green glare to it. find out more