White wines from Croatia
Looking for Croatian white wine? The indigenous grape varieties for white wine in Croatia are definitely worth trying. We have already brought some beautiful wines to the Netherlands so you don't have to look any further and wait a long time for delivery.
Croatia has indigenous grape varieties for white wine: Istarska Malvazija, Pošip, Grk or Graševina. But in addition, the successful "world grapes" Chardonnay and Sauvignon-Blanc are also common. Even the Gewürztraminer that you normally find in the French Alsace and northern Italy matures beautifully in Slavonia.
Looking for Croatian white wine? The indigenous grape varieties for white wine in Croatia are definitely worth trying. We have already brought some beautiful wines to the Netherlands so you don't have to look any further and wait a long time for delivery.
Croatia has indigenous grape varieties for white wine: Istarska Malvazija, Pošip, Grk or Graševina. But in addition, the successful "world grapes" Chardonnay and Sauvignon-Blanc are also common. Even the Gewürztraminer that you normally find in the French Alsace and northern Italy matures beautifully in Slavonia.
++split++Climate, grape variety and other influences
Croatia also has a different climate, depending on where you are. From Mediterranean sea climate to land or even alpine climate. Varieties that are very suitable for, say, Istria and Dalmatia but would develop much less well in eastern Croatia (Slavonia, Plešivica). And so the east also has varieties that would not be suitable elsewhere.
Istria
In Istria, the Malvazija has a local variant of this Mediterranean grape, namely the Istrian Malvazija. These are alcoholic wines with beautiful aromas that can be used with many dishes due to its versatility. As a mono-cépage and also as a combination with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio also as Orange wine. Try the wines of producers such as Clai, Kozlović, Coronica or Veralda and imagine yourself on a sunny terrace in Istria!
Central and South Dalmatia
From this part of Croatia comes one of the oldest grape varieties in the world for white wine, the Pošip. Originally from the island of Korčula off the coast of Croatia but now planted along the entire coast of Dalmatia. We have several renowned wineries in our range such as Testament Winery, Black Island Winery, Zlatan Otok and Jako Vino Stina. Less known is also the grape Grk from the house Bire which recently achieved a high score (91) in Decanter. Grk is a grape variety indigenous to the island of Korčula. It grows almost exclusively on the south side of the island, around the town of Lumbarda. The wine is waxy and salty and is only made in small batches so don't wait too long and order! In the past, the indigenous grape Maraština was used as a medicine. Its deep golden color, scent of almond blossom, ripe pear and meadow flowers must be beneficial even today! Winery Ante Sladić is our producer.
Slavonia
Different climate, different grapes, different wine. Croatia is a diverse country. In Slavonia, the indigenous Croatian grape used is the Graševina, either as a mono-cépage or in combination with Riesling, Sauvignon-Blanc, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer. Don't be surprised if the bottle in your hand is already from vintage 2016 or earlier, these wines can age beautifully as they age.
Plešivica
The vineyards of Zagreb, not far from the city. In these vineyards no indigenous grapes but the well-known world grapes. No less delicious because on the contrary very innovative. Unfiltered, amphora, 'sur lie', orange wine or a Brut Nature, everything is possible! Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Riesling and of course Pinot Noir for the bubbles. As an aperitif, with seafood starters, fragrant risotto, oysters or to toast a wedding, anniversary, birthday or birth. Wow, when do we leave?
Medjimurje
In the far north of Croatia, against the border of Hungary and Slovenia and not far from Austria, we find this wine region. Pinot Sivi (Gris) or Pušipel from the Štampar winery are our best sellers in terms of value for money. Ideal with oysters, seafood, salads and the Sivi even with roasted white meat.
Variety: Pošip
Type: Dry white wine
Winemaker: Black Island Winery
Region: Korčula
Best served: 10-12°C
Grape Variety: Grk
Type: Dry white wine
Vintage: 2021
Winemaker: Radovanovic
Region: Dalmatia, Croatia
Serving temperature: 12 C
HIGH VIVINO SCORE: 4.4
Grape Variety: Pošip
Type: Dry white, macerated (orange) wine
Winemaker: Testament
Region: Dalmatia, Croatia
Serving temperature: 12 C
Variety: Pošip
Type: Dry white wine
Winemaker: Black Island Winery
Region: Korčula
Best served: 10-12°C
Pair with: ceviche, light salads, white fish, aperitif
Production: 30.000 bottles
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Type: Dry white
Vintage: 2019
Winemaker: Kolarić Coletti
Region: Croatian Uplands, Plešivica, Croatia
Alcohol: 13%
Best served: 10-12°C
Pair it with: seafood, octopus, chicken, salmon, tuna, ris
Variety: Chardonnay
Type: Dry white wine, vegan, unfiltered
Winemaker: Korak
Region: Plešivica, Croatia
Best served: 12-14 °C
HIGH VIVINO SCORE: 4.2
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: Pošip
Type: Dry white wine
Vintage: 2019
Winemaker: Black Island winery
Region: Korčula, Dalmatia, Croatia
Best served: 12°C
Variety: Pošip
Type: Dry white
Vintage: 2019
Winemaker: Zlatan Otok
Region:, Hvar, Croatia
Best served: 10-12 °C
Pairing: grilled vegetables, octopus, seefood, shrimps, white fish
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White wines from Croatia
Climate, grape variety and other influences
Croatia also has a different climate, depending on where you are. From Mediterranean sea climate to land or even alpine climate. Varieties that are very suitable for, say, Istria and Dalmatia but would develop much less well in eastern Croatia (Slavonia, Plešivica). And so the east also has varieties that would not be suitable elsewhere.
Istria
In Istria, the Malvazija has a local variant of this Mediterranean grape, namely the Istrian Malvazija. These are alcoholic wines with beautiful aromas that can be used with many dishes due to its versatility. As a mono-cépage and also as a combination with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio also as Orange wine. Try the wines of producers such as Clai, Kozlović, Coronica or Veralda and imagine yourself on a sunny terrace in Istria!
Central and South Dalmatia
From this part of Croatia comes one of the oldest grape varieties in the world for white wine, the Pošip. Originally from the island of Korčula off the coast of Croatia but now planted along the entire coast of Dalmatia. We have several renowned wineries in our range such as Testament Winery, Black Island Winery, Zlatan Otok and Jako Vino Stina. Less known is also the grape Grk from the house Bire which recently achieved a high score (91) in Decanter. Grk is a grape variety indigenous to the island of Korčula. It grows almost exclusively on the south side of the island, around the town of Lumbarda. The wine is waxy and salty and is only made in small batches so don't wait too long and order! In the past, the indigenous grape Maraština was used as a medicine. Its deep golden color, scent of almond blossom, ripe pear and meadow flowers must be beneficial even today! Winery Ante Sladić is our producer.
Slavonia
Different climate, different grapes, different wine. Croatia is a diverse country. In Slavonia, the indigenous Croatian grape used is the Graševina, either as a mono-cépage or in combination with Riesling, Sauvignon-Blanc, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer. Don't be surprised if the bottle in your hand is already from vintage 2016 or earlier, these wines can age beautifully as they age.
Plešivica
The vineyards of Zagreb, not far from the city. In these vineyards no indigenous grapes but the well-known world grapes. No less delicious because on the contrary very innovative. Unfiltered, amphora, 'sur lie', orange wine or a Brut Nature, everything is possible! Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Riesling and of course Pinot Noir for the bubbles. As an aperitif, with seafood starters, fragrant risotto, oysters or to toast a wedding, anniversary, birthday or birth. Wow, when do we leave?
Medjimurje
In the far north of Croatia, against the border of Hungary and Slovenia and not far from Austria, we find this wine region. Pinot Sivi (Gris) or Pušipel from the Štampar winery are our best sellers in terms of value for money. Ideal with oysters, seafood, salads and the Sivi even with roasted white meat.