The Istrian peninsula on the border with Slovenia is perhaps the most important wine-growing region in Croatia today. The climatic conditions here are ideal because, as in Slovenia, the warm Mediterranean influences meet the cold air currents of the Alps, which are not far away. Depending on the location, the peninsula is suitable for the cultivation of both white and red grapes. Wines from near the coast often appear fruitier and softer, while wines from Istria's hinterland are more mineral and cooler. The most important grape variety in Croatia is Plavac Mali, from which today, thanks to modern cellar technology, some remarkable wines are pressed. Plavac Mali is considered to be the father of Primitivo and Zinfandel and is used to make the hearty Posip and the lovely Dingac wines. In a sweet, passito version, the wine is called Prosek. But dry wines are now also produced from this variety. In addition to Refosco, which is well known in Italy, there are also international red wine varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. The range of white wines is mainly determined by internationally known varieties such as Riesling and Pinot Gris. Malvasia, however, occupies a very special position here, and in recent years has developed into a wine that is distinctly full of character.
The best wines from Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area
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2017 Boškinac Cuvée
Boškinac
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
Red Wine
14,5%
94
2021 Boškinac Grand Cuvée White
Boškinac
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
White Wine
93
2017 Cuvée Boškinčić
Boškinac
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
Red Wine
14%
91
2006 Boškinac
Boškinac
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
Red Wine
14%
91
2014 Gegić
Boškinac
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
White Wine
90
2013 Sansigot
Šipun
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
Red Wine
90
2009 Gegić
Boškinac
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
White Wine
12%
90
2017 Gegić
Boškinac
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
White Wine
Aglianico
12,5%
89
2013 Sansigot
Katunar
Krčko vinogorje – Krk,
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
Red Wine
89
2015 Zlatna Žlahtina
PZ Vrbnik
Krčko vinogorje – Krk,
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
White Wine
88
2014 Žlahtina
Katunar
Krčko vinogorje – Krk,
Hrvatsko Primorye - coastal area,
Croatia
White Wine
88
Boškinac
Winery
Novalja, Ličko-senjska županija, Croatia
Katunar
Winery
Vrbnik, Krčko vinogorje – Krk, Primorsko-goranska županija, Croatia
PZ Vrbnik
Winery
Vrbnik, Krčko vinogorje – Krk, Primorsko-goranska županija, Croatia
Šipun
Winery
Vrbnik, Primorsko-goranska županija, Croatia
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