Wines made from Borgonja grapes of Croatia
Discover the best wines made with Borgonja as a single variety or as a blend of Croatia.
More informations about the variety Borgonja
Structured, elegant reds with a deep ruby hue, firm and smooth tannins and a dense palate with fresh acidity; signature aromas of red fruits (morello cherry, raspberry), dark fruits (blackberry), spices, black pepper and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential. Grown in continental Croatia, Slavonia and the Balkans for characterful dry reds. Croatian synonym for Austrian Blaufränkisch (= Hungarian Kékfrankos, German Lemberger), native Central European black grape.
More informations about the wines of Croatia
Croatia is an important wine-producing country on the Adriatic Sea, at the western end of Europe's Balkan Peninsula. Formerly Part of Yugoslavia, it borders Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro. Export trade, although modest, has grown over the past two decades. The main Croatian styles are Dry white wines of Grasevina (WelschRiesling) and Malvasia, and rustic, Full-bodied red wines.