The wine region of Slavonija is located in the region of Continental Region of Croatia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Josić or the Domaine Iuris produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Slavonija are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Slavonija often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, red fruit or floral and sometimes also flavors of microbio, spices or vegetal.
We currently count 26 estates and châteaux in the of Slavonija, producing 189 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Slavonija go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.
Muscat Ottonel has the character of a grape variety with a distant lineage. It was first obtained in 1839 and continues to be planted in nearly 2,000 hectares of vineyards around the world. It shows good vigour and promises satisfactory production, of the order of 6 kilos per vine. The bunches, which are rather loose, are quite large, bearing berries with a strong character. A pleasantly musky flavour and a lot of juice characterize the pulp, protected by a medium skin. The bluish-black skin contributes to the exceptional beauty of the vineyards at harvest time. The size of the ellipsoidal berries is another argument in favor of Muscat Ottonel, which is also known as Muscat Ottone or Muscadet Ottonel. Resin, toast, honey and wild flowers are all present in the wines made from this variety. If the foliage, which turns yellow in autumn, is one of its charms, remember to protect the fruit from grey rot and coulure.
white wines from the region of Slavonija go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of codfish portuguese style, shrimp in hot sauce from cathylou or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.
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