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.
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