The flavor of minerality in wine of Dalmatian Coast

Discover the of Dalmatian Coast wines revealing the of minerality flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bibich or the Domaine Boškinac produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Dalmatian Coast are Plavac mali, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Dalmatian Coast often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, black currant or cola and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, cinnamon or prune.

We currently count 166 estates and châteaux in the of Dalmatian Coast, producing 752 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Dalmatian Coast go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de minerality of Dalmatian Coast?

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