Wines made from Plavac mali grapes of Istra
Discover the best wines made with Plavac mali as a single variety or as a blend of Istra.
More informations about the variety Plavac mali
Croatian Dalmatia more precisely. It can also be found in Greece (Macedonia), Montenegro, Italy, Bulgaria and Romania. According to genetic analyses conducted by the California University of Davis (United States), it is the result of an intraspecific cross between zinfandel (called crljenak kastelanski or pribidag in Croatia) and dobricic, another Croatian grape variety that is now somewhat endangered. - Synonyms: pagadebit veliki, sarak, zelenak (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!).
More informations about the region of Istra
The wine region of Istra of Croatia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Meneghetti or the Domaine Medea produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Istra are Terrano, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Istra often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, quince or hay and sometimes also flavors of grass, honeysuckle or truffle.
What are the typical flavors of the Plavac mali grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Plavac mali
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Plavac mali
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Plavac mali
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Plavac mali
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Plavac mali