Hi-Time's Top Exotic Import Wines of 2024 - Croatia
Croatia’s best known red varietal, Plavac Mali (Plah-vahts Mah-lee), is a relative of Zinfandel that thrives on the Peljesac Peninula. The Milos (Mee-loash) family has farmed and lived on their land near the village of Ston for over 500 years. Their vineyards are located on steep, rocky hillsides leading down to the Adriatic Sea. The winery is certified organic and transitioning to bio.dynamic. Fermentation (only the native yeasts are used) takes place in open-topped stainless steel to start and then finishes in large Slavonian oak barrels, never new. The wine is aged first in the large old barrels then in the bottle until its ready to be released.
The 2019 Plavac has a very dark color. On the nose you find aromas of cherries, cranberries and plums with a hint of fine herbs and exotic spices. On the palate this elegant red offers flavors of dark fruits without a hint of jamminess. The dry finish is long and smooth. This would go well with lamb or beef dishes.
Croatia’s best known red varietal, Plavac Mali (Plah-vahts Mah-lee), is a relative of Zinfandel that thrives on the Peljesac Peninula. The Milos (Mee-loash) family has farmed and lived on their land near the village of Ston for over 500 years. Their vineyards are located on steep, rocky hillsides leading down to the Adriatic Sea. The winery is certified organic and transitioning to bio.dynamic. Fermentation (only the native yeasts are used) takes place in open-topped stainless steel to start and then finishes in large Slavonian oak barrels, never new. The wine is aged first in the large old barrels then in the bottle until its ready to be released.
The 2019 Plavac has a very dark color. On the nose you find aromas of cherries, cranberries and plums with a hint of fine herbs and exotic spices. On the palate this elegant red offers flavors of dark fruits without a hint of jamminess. The dry finish is long and smooth. This would go well with lamb or beef dishes.
Overall Rating
5 out of 5 Based on 1 Review
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3rd Aug 2021
Outstanding value
All of the reds from Milos punch way above their weight. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a bottle of their premium label Stagnum, get it. It’s $90 but drinks like at $250 Borolo.
