Clai
Based in Istria, Clai winery is a family business encompassing 8 ha of vineyards and 3 ha of olive trees. Their wine-growing approach respects the nature in its fullest and it’s all about quality, not quantity. Fully biodynamic and organic, in the vineyard they only use minimal and occasional natural, organic manures, and no chemical treatments. After coming to the cellar, the grapes are vinified in a natural way, with spontaneous fermentation on the skins and without the addition of enzymes, added yeasts or malolactic bacteria. The wines are mellowed in wooden barrels of various sizes, with a long stay on the lees. After nearly a year the wines are bottled without micro- or sterile filtering.
Clai’s principal goal is to enhance their terroir. Their 6 labels of wines are all made of native grapes - Malvasia, Refosco and Muscat - or their blend with international varietals. Clai believes there’s no "good" or “bad" year if you work in a natural way - the vintages are just different. They depend on seasonal climatic factors that determine the absolute value of the wine: its quality. Clai biodynamic, orange and red wines enjoy international reputation. Their Sv Jakov Malvazija has been listed in the book 101 wines to try before you die, by author Margaret Rand who also put it to Decanter's short list of 10 wines to try in 2019!
If you'd like to read more about Giorgio Clai and his winery, check out this blog I wrote after meeting him & his right hand Dimitri Brečević in person: The Story Behind Clai Wines.
Variety: Istrian malvasia
Type: Dry white, organic, vegan
Winemaker: Clai
Region: Istria, Croatia
Best served: 12-14°C
Pair with: chicken, pork, tuna, salmon or white fish, ripe cheese, vegetarian dishes
Variety: Istrian Malvazija, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
Type: Dry macerated (orange), organic, vegan
Vintage: 2015
Winemaker: Clai
Region: Istria, Croatia
Best served: 12-14°C
HIGH VIVINO SCORE: 4.2
Variety: Refosk, Merlot
Type: Dry red, organic, vegan
Vintage: 2016
Winemaker: Clai
Region: Istria, Croatia
Alcohol: 15%
Best served: 16-18°C
HIGH VIVINO SCORE: 4.5
Exquisite delicate extra virgin olive oil made of different local varieties. Certified organic production. Gold award NYIOOC 2019, Silver award NYIOOC 2020.
Variety: Istrian Malvazija
Type: Dry macerated (orange) wine, organic, vegan
Vintage: 2016
Winemaker: Clai
Region: Istria, Croatia
Best served: 12-14°C
HIGH VIVINO SCORE: 4.2
Variety: Refosk
Type: Dry red, organic, vegan
Winemaker: Clai
Region: Istria, Croatia
Best served: 16-18°C
A great way to thank someone with this wine gift set of 2 Clai natural wines Baracija Malvazija and Refosk packaged in the luxury black cardboard box.
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Clai
Based in Istria, Clai winery is a family business encompassing 8 ha of vineyards and 3 ha of olive trees. Their wine-growing approach respects the nature in its fullest and it’s all about quality, not quantity. Fully biodynamic and organic, in the vineyard they only use minimal and occasional natural, organic manures, and no chemical treatments. After coming to the cellar, the grapes are vinified in a natural way, with spontaneous fermentation on the skins and without the addition of enzymes, added yeasts or malolactic bacteria. The wines are mellowed in wooden barrels of various sizes, with a long stay on the lees. After nearly a year the wines are bottled without micro- or sterile filtering.
Clai’s principal goal is to enhance their terroir. Their 6 labels of wines are all made of native grapes - Malvasia, Refosco and Muscat - or their blend with international varietals. Clai believes there’s no "good" or “bad" year if you work in a natural way - the vintages are just different. They depend on seasonal climatic factors that determine the absolute value of the wine: its quality. Clai biodynamic, orange and red wines enjoy international reputation. Their Sv Jakov Malvazija has been listed in the book 101 wines to try before you die, by author Margaret Rand who also put it to Decanter's short list of 10 wines to try in 2019!
If you'd like to read more about Giorgio Clai and his winery, check out this blog I wrote after meeting him & his right hand Dimitri Brečević in person: The Story Behind Clai Wines.
