Croatian Wines

Croatian Wines

Croatian Wines

Croatia's winemaking history dates back to the ancient Greeks who brought viticulture to the Dalmatian islands some 2,500 years ago. The country benefits from long sunny summers along the coast which are ideal for growing grapes and making fresh, well-balanced reds and whites. Although not as well known as other European wine regions, Croatia is an important up-and-coming premium wine producer with over 400 wineries.

Key Croatian Wine Regions

In total the country has 66 designated appellations with the most famous wine regions found in Dalmatia and on the Croatian islands producing the best wine in Croatia. Important regions here include the islands of Hvar, Korcula and Brac as well as the Peljesac Peninsula. Istria in the northwest of Croatia is heavily influenced by its Italian heritage and has steep, hilly vineyards planted on terra rossa soils near the sea. There are also some inland regions like the Croatian Uplands, Slavonia and the Danube area where the climate is cooler and more continental.

Croatian Grape Varieties

There are over 100 indigenous Croatian grape varieties of which the most famous is Plavac Mali which is closely related to Zinfandel. Plavac Mali is Croatia's third most-planted grape and is found across Dalmatia where it produces intense and rich red wines. Other key grapes include Malvazija Istarska, related to Malvasia, which is used for elegant, floral whites as well as for the production of the best Croatian orange wine; and high acidity Grasevina which is widely grown in continental Croatia. Croatian wines tend to be food friendly, pairing well with local dishes like the hearty pasticada or braised beef and fresh seafood from the coast.

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    • 2023
    • 750ml
    • White
    • 12.5%
    • Malvasia
    • Malvasia
    • Kozlovic
    • Istria
    • Croatia
    Vintage
    2023
    Size
    750ml
    Type
    White
    Alcohol
    12.5%
    Varietal
    Malvasia
    Grapes
    Malvasia
    Winery
    Kozlovic
    Region
    Istria
    Country
    Croatia
      • 2019
      • 750ml
      • Red
      • 14.5%
      • Plavac Mali
      • Plavac Mali
      • Matusko
      • Dalmatia
      • Croatia
      Vintage
      2019
      Size
      750ml
      Type
      Red
      Alcohol
      14.5%
      Varietal
      Plavac Mali
      Grapes
      Plavac Mali
      Winery
      Matusko
      Region
      Dalmatia
      Country
      Croatia
        • 2022
        • 750ml
        • White
        • 13.5%
        • Chardonnay
        • Chardonnay
        • Krauthaker
        • Kutjevo
        • Croatia
        Vintage
        2022
        Size
        750ml
        Type
        White
        Alcohol
        13.5%
        Varietal
        Chardonnay
        Grapes
        Chardonnay
        Winery
        Krauthaker
        Region
        Kutjevo
        Country
        Croatia
          • 2016
          • 750ml
          • Red
          • 15%
          • Plavac Mali
          • Plavac Mali
          • Matusko
          • Dalmatia
          • Croatia
          Vintage
          2016
          Size
          750ml
          Type
          Red
          Alcohol
          15%
          Varietal
          Plavac Mali
          Grapes
          Plavac Mali
          Winery
          Matusko
          Region
          Dalmatia
          Country
          Croatia
            • 2020
            • 750ml
            • Red
            • 13%
            • Cabernet Sauvignon
            • Cabernet Sauvignon
            • Badel 1862
            • Dalmatia
            • Croatia
            Vintage
            2020
            Size
            750ml
            Type
            Red
            Alcohol
            13%
            Varietal
            Cabernet Sauvignon
            Grapes
            Cabernet Sauvignon
            Winery
            Badel 1862
            Region
            Dalmatia
            Country
            Croatia
              • 2020
              • 750ml
              • Red
              • 14%
              • Plavac Mali
              • Plavac Mali
              • Zlatan Otok
              • Dalmatia
              • Croatia
              Vintage
              2020
              Size
              750ml
              Type
              Red
              Alcohol
              14%
              Varietal
              Plavac Mali
              Grapes
              Plavac Mali
              Winery
              Zlatan Otok
              Region
              Dalmatia
              Country
              Croatia
                • 2015
                • 750ml
                • Red
                • 14%
                • Other Red Blends
                • Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
                • Badel 1862
                • Dalmatia
                • Croatia
                Vintage
                2015
                Size
                750ml
                Type
                Red
                Alcohol
                14%
                Varietal
                Other Red Blends
                Grapes
                Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
                Winery
                Badel 1862
                Region
                Dalmatia
                Country
                Croatia
                  • 2022
                  • 750ml
                  • Red
                  • 13.5%
                  • Teran
                  • Refosco
                  • Fakin
                  • Istria
                  • Croatia
                  Vintage
                  2022
                  Size
                  750ml
                  Type
                  Red
                  Alcohol
                  13.5%
                  Varietal
                  Teran
                  Grapes
                  Refosco
                  Winery
                  Fakin
                  Region
                  Istria
                  Country
                  Croatia
                    • 2019
                    • 750ml
                    • Red
                    • 14%
                    • Plavac Mali
                    • Plavac Mali
                    • Zlatan Otok
                    • Dalmatia
                    • Croatia
                    Vintage
                    2019
                    Size
                    750ml
                    Type
                    Red
                    Alcohol
                    14%
                    Varietal
                    Plavac Mali
                    Grapes
                    Plavac Mali
                    Winery
                    Zlatan Otok
                    Region
                    Dalmatia
                    Country
                    Croatia
                      • 2020
                      • 750ml
                      • Red
                      • 13.3%
                      • Plavac Mali
                      • Plavac Mali
                      • Badel 1862
                      • Dalmatia
                      • Croatia
                      Vintage
                      2020
                      Size
                      750ml
                      Type
                      Red
                      Alcohol
                      13.3%
                      Varietal
                      Plavac Mali
                      Grapes
                      Plavac Mali
                      Winery
                      Badel 1862
                      Region
                      Dalmatia
                      Country
                      Croatia
                      • Organic
                      • 2023
                      • 750ml
                      • White
                      • 13%
                      • Malvasia
                      • Malvasia
                      • Fakin
                      • Istria
                      • Croatia
                      Vintage
                      2023
                      Size
                      750ml
                      Type
                      White
                      Alcohol
                      13%
                      Varietal
                      Malvasia
                      Grapes
                      Malvasia
                      Winery
                      Fakin
                      Region
                      Istria
                      Country
                      Croatia
                        • 2023
                        • 500ml
                        • White
                        • 12%
                        • Muscat
                        • Muscat
                        • Kozlovic
                        • Istria
                        • Croatia
                        Vintage
                        2023
                        Size
                        500ml
                        Type
                        White
                        Alcohol
                        12%
                        Varietal
                        Muscat
                        Grapes
                        Muscat
                        Winery
                        Kozlovic
                        Region
                        Istria
                        Country
                        Croatia
                        • Sweet
                        • 2022
                        • 750ml
                        • White
                        • 12.5%
                        • Posip
                        • Posip
                        • Matusko
                        • Dalmatia
                        • Croatia
                        Vintage
                        2022
                        Size
                        750ml
                        Type
                        White
                        Alcohol
                        12.5%
                        Varietal
                        Posip
                        Grapes
                        Posip
                        Winery
                        Matusko
                        Region
                        Dalmatia
                        Country
                        Croatia
                          • 2023
                          • 750ml
                          • White
                          • 13.5%
                          • Posip
                          • Posip
                          • Zlatan Otok
                          • Dalmatia
                          • Croatia
                          Vintage
                          2023
                          Size
                          750ml
                          Type
                          White
                          Alcohol
                          13.5%
                          Varietal
                          Posip
                          Grapes
                          Posip
                          Winery
                          Zlatan Otok
                          Region
                          Dalmatia
                          Country
                          Croatia
                            • 2019
                            • 750ml
                            • Red
                            • 14%
                            • Merlot
                            • Merlot
                            • Badel 1862
                            • Dalmatia
                            • Croatia
                            Vintage
                            2019
                            Size
                            750ml
                            Type
                            Red
                            Alcohol
                            14%
                            Varietal
                            Merlot
                            Grapes
                            Merlot
                            Winery
                            Badel 1862
                            Region
                            Dalmatia
                            Country
                            Croatia
                            • Sweet
                            • 2018
                            • 750ml
                            • Red
                            • 14%
                            • Plavac Mali
                            • Plavac Mali
                            • Zlatan Otok
                            • Dalmatia
                            • Croatia
                            Vintage
                            2018
                            Size
                            750ml
                            Type
                            Red
                            Alcohol
                            14%
                            Varietal
                            Plavac Mali
                            Grapes
                            Plavac Mali
                            Winery
                            Zlatan Otok
                            Region
                            Dalmatia
                            Country
                            Croatia
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