The flavor of oak in wine of Dalmatian Coast
Discover the of Dalmatian Coast wines revealing the of oak flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
More information on of Dalmatian Coast flavors
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).
The word of the wine: Malolactic fermentation
Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor d'oak of Dalmatian Coast?
- Plavac maliIn 45% of wines with flavor d'oak
- ZinfandelIn 4% of wines with flavor d'oak
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 3% of wines with flavor d'oak
- MerlotIn 3% of wines with flavor d'oak
- BabicIn 3% of wines with flavor d'oak
- BogdanusaIn 3% of wines with flavor d'oak
- Grk blancIn 1% of wines with flavor d'oak
- ChardonnayIn 1% of wines with flavor d'oak
- DrnekusaIn 1% of wines with flavor d'oak