Due to its outstanding climate and
favourable geographic position Croatia boasts the
centuries long tradition of winemaking and winegrowing.
The Croatian winegrowing area is divided into two
regions, utterly different with regard to the type
of the soil and microclimate: the continental and
coastland region. The continental region, which
encompasses vineyards from the Plešivica Mountain
to the Danube, is famous for its smooth white wines,
and the coastland region, which reaches from western
Istria to Dubrovnik, produces both white and red,
typically Mediterranean wines.
Winery:
Central Wine Cellar – Žitnjak, Zagreb
Central Wine Cellar – Žitnjak is a typical commercial wine cellar with a capacity of about 10,000,000 litres. It stores, nurtures and bottles the wine from the wineries that are either a part of Badel 1862 or its business partner.
U njemu se zaprima, njeguje i puni vino koje stiže iz vinarija koje rade u sastavu Badela 1862 d.d. ili su poslovnoj suradnji s njim.
Anno Domini Bijeli
Quality:
Table wine
Region:
NA
Winery: Central Wine Cellar – Žitnjak, Zagreb
Table white wine.
Anno Domini is a wine produced from quality white grape varieties grown in the Continental Croatia. Only the finest table wines are carefully selected and blended to create this very special wine. Bottled in a 0,75 litre bottle.
The French grape variety Merlot has found itself a superb climate in Macedonian vineyard of Veleš. This wine is characterized by a ruby red colour and familiar flavour and bouquet. Chilled to a temperature of 18 °C, this wine pays a unique compliment to the finest dark meat dishes.
This grape variety, known as one of the top-quality grape varieties, comes from the French region of Bordeaux. It has a ruby red colour and familiar flavour and bouquet. Chilled to a temperature of 18 °C, this wine pays a unique compliment to the finest dark meat dishes.
Vermouth Benedetto Bianco is a special aromatic wine produced from the wine, aromatic herb extracts, wine distillate and sugar. It has a pleasing flavour and faint aroma. This light and internationally popular wine with a longstanding tradition throughout the world is served chilled to 10 °C. It is frequently used as a welcome ingredient of refreshing cocktails.
Veritas Malvazija (Veritas Malmsey) has a golden yellow colour and a discreet aroma reminiscent of a locust tree flower. It is an excellent accompaniment to cold meat tray, seafood dishes, white-flashed fish, various white meats and traditional Istrian dishes. It should be served at a temperature of 10-12 °C.
Winery:
Vineyards of Križevci
Back in the Middle Ages Križevci and Prigorje were famous for their wines. The sunny valleys of Kalnik hills offer superb growing conditions for the traditional grape varieties, especially Graševina.
Kraljevina Prigorje
Quality:
Quality white wine
Region:
Continental region
Winery: Vineyards of Križevci
Traditional wine of Zagorje and Prigorje.
It has a greenish golden colour and unique bouquet. It is delicate, well balanced and fresh due to a somewhat higher level of acidity. Chilled to 10 °C, it can be enjoyed with rich and spicy white meat dishes and celebrated specialities of Prigorje.
Top wine experts rated it the best Graševina of northwestern Croatia harvested in 2001.
It is characterized by a crystal clear golden greenish colour and unique varietal aroma. The flavour is dominated by the agreeable acidity that makes the wine so outstandingly fresh. Chilled to 10 °C, it pairs remarkably well with hors-d'oeuvres, poultry and freshwater fish specialities.
Križevačka Graševina '90 is an archive white wine produced by Križevci Winery from the 1990 Graševina and rated as an exceptional vintage by top wine experts. For this reason, part of the bottled wine was allowed to develop for a few years to be presented on the market as an archive wine. This archive wine pairs wonderfully with all dessert dishes, especially cream desserts.
Winery:
Dingač Farming cooperative and Winery
Even ages ago the vine plants used to adorn the southern slopes of the Pelješac Peninsula. Plavac Mali grape variety thrives remarkably well in such sunny Karst soil and this is where the king of Croatian red wines, Dingač, dwells.
Plavac
Quality:
Quality red wine
Region:
Coastland region
Winery: Dingač Farming cooperative and Winery
Quality dry red wine.
Plavac, a quality dry red wine from the rich palette of the Pelješac Peninsula wines, is made from the Plavac Mali grape variety. It has a dark ruby red colour, rich varietal aroma and harmonious flavour with a faint note of tartness. Chilled to about 18 °C, this full-bodied wine pairs very well with seafood dishes and roasted red meats.
Pelješac is produced from the indigenous Plavac Mali grape variety grown in the limited locality of the Pelješac Peninsula. It has a deep ruby red colour, pronounced varietal aroma and mellow and agreeable sweetish tart flavour. Chilled to 17-18 °C, Pelješac is a fine match with grilled quality food fish, rabbit dishes or Pelješac mouflon.
Top quality red wine since 1967. Often referred to as Dingač’s "baby brother "
Postup, as well as Dingač, must be written with a capital initial letter, because these are the greatest Dalmatian wines. It is made from the indigenous Plavac Mali grape variety grown in the limited locality known as Postup. Dark ruby in colour, full-bodied and delightfully balanced in flavour, with a faint note of tartness, Postup Potomje makes a fine match with dark meat dishes, game and grilled oily fish or squids. It should be served at a temperature of 16-18 °C.
Story from the south!
The first Croatian top quality wine of protected geographic origin: Geneva – 1961.
Dingač is made from the indigenous Plavac Mali grape variety grown in the limited locality known as Dingač on the steep southern hillsides of the Pelješac Penisula. It has a deep ruby red colour, remarkably distinctive and rich bouquet and subtly pronounced varietal aroma. Wonderfully balanced and full-bodied flavour that lingers on the palate is what makes this wine so unique. Chilled to 18 °C, Dingač pairs incredibly well with delicious dark meat dishes and quality food fish.
Dingač ’90 is an archive red wine from the Pelješac Penisula. Dingač Winery produced it from the Plavac Mali grape variety in 1990, which was an exceptionally successful vintage, and allowed it to develop for several years after bottling. An archive variety of a well-known wine celebrity Dingač, is certain to delight all true admirers of archive wines. This wine is a first-rate match with dark chocolate desserts.
Winery:
Jedinstvo – Smokvica Farming cooperative
Inspired by the rich soil and plenty of sun, the ancient Greeks began cultivating vine on the Island of Korčula, and the tradition of winegrowing is still alive. Jedinstvo – Smokvica Farming Cooperative is a main driving force of winemaking and other agricultural branches on Korčula.
Pošip Smokvica
Quality:
Top quality white wine
Region:
Coastland region
Winery: Jedinstvo – Smokvica Farming cooperative
The first Croatian white wine of protected geographic origin.
This top quality wine is made from the indigenous Pošip grape variety grown in the limited localities of the Island of Korčula. The number of bottles is limited, and the grapes are handpicked. It has a golden yellow colour and delicately pronounced varietal aroma, well-balanced acidity and unique flavour. This full-bodied wine, chilled to 10 °C, is an outstanding accompaniment to grilled quality food fish, risottos and fish stews.
The light golden colour and harmonious flavour are qualities that perfectly illustrate the climate that gave birth to this wine. Its delightfully pronounced varietal aroma and full-bodied flavour that lingers on the palate makes Rukatac impossible to resist. Chilled to 10 °C, this elegant wine pays a unique compliment to seafood dishes and roast meats.
This quality wine is made from the indigenous Pošip grape variety grown in the limited localities of the Island of Korčula. It has a golden yellow colour, delicately pronounced varietal aroma, well-balanced acidity and unique flavour. This full-bodied wine, chilled to about 10 °C, is an outstanding accompaniment to grilled quality food fish, risottos and fish stews.
Winery:
Svirče Farming cooperative
On the island that counts the greatest number of sunny days per year the tradition of wine growing goes back to the Antiquity. The winegrowers’ endeavours and favourable climate result in typically Mediterranean wines.
Plavac Hvar
Quality:
Quality red wine
Region:
Coastland region
Winery: Svirče Farming cooperative
A century old elixir of Hvar inhabitants.
Plavac Hvar is a wine produced from the indigenous Croatian and Dalmatian Plavac Mali grape variety. It is characterized by numerous of varietal qualities. It has a dark ruby red colour and pronounced varietal aroma, as well as strong and delightfully balanced flavour. Chilled to a temperature of 18 °C, Plavac Hvar beautifully complements dark meat dishes, game, quality food fish, crabs and noble cheeses.
Ivan Dolac is a top quality red wine made from the indigenous Dalmatian Plavac Mali grape variety. The grapes are handpicked solely in the limited locality known as Ivan Dolac on the sunny but unwelcoming slopes of the Island of Hvar. This strong masculine wine has a dark ruby red colour and characteristic varietal aroma and flavour. Chilled to a temperature of 18 °C, Ivan Dolac pays a unique compliment to seafood specialities, grilled quality food fish and crabs, as well as dark roasts and game.
Ivan Dolac ’90 is an archive red whine produced by Svirče Winery from the indigenous Plavac Mali grape variety grown on the steep and unwelcoming southern slopes of the Island of Hvar. After 1990, which proved to be an exceptionally successful year for winemakers, Ivan Dolac has been allowed to mature for several years. It is the aging process that brought out its unique character that we today so greatly enjoy, particularly with dark chocolate desserts.
Ivan Dolac Barrique is one of the best Croatian red wines. It is produced from the indigenous Dalmatian Plavac Mali grape variety and the grapes have been carefully selected by our top wine experts. After using the classic method of fermentation the wine has been allowed to mature for year and a half in small oak barrels, and for another year after bottling. The resulting wine offers a unique freshness to both body and soul, especially if chilled to 18 °C and served with the outstanding Dalmatian culinary specialities.
Winery:
Benkovac Winery
Under the bright summer sun and cold winter winds, on the meagre but fertile soil of the vineyards around Benkovci, mostly French grape varieties are grown. Rosé Benkovac is produced from those grapes.
Rose Benkovac
Quality:
Quality rosé wine
Region:
Coastland region
Winery: Benkovac Winery
The best known rosé in Croatia.
Rosé is a wine of protected geographic origin grown in vineyards around Benkovac and Stankovci and made by blending several grape varieties imported from the south of France. It has a light red colour with brownish hues, mild and subtle flavour, varietal aroma and discreet bouquet. This wonderfully balanced wine, chilled to 12 °C, is a first-rate match with light Dalmatian dishes as well as homemade prosciutto ham.
Winery:
Daruvar Winery
The wine growing hills around Daruvar are a traditional winegrowing district of the continental region. Daruvar Winery is today one of the most modern Croatian wineries. Apart from the vineyard it owns, it has a modern wine cellar and bottling plant.
Graševina Daruvar
Quality:
Top quality white wine
Region:
Continental region
Winery: Daruvar Winery
Tradition of winegrowing and winemaking since the Antiquity.
Daruvar Winery Graševina is one of the best known and most noble Graševina wines in Croatia. It is characterized by a unique bouquet and fresh and balanced flavour. This smooth and light wine greenish golden in colour is served chilled to a temperature of 8-10 °C. It pairs remarkably well with the most delightful dishes of continental Croatia as well as seafood dishes, especially quality food fish.
Rajnski Rizling (Rhine Riesling) is a quality white wine renowned for its crystal clear greenish yellow colour, fresh varietal aroma and unique fruit flavour. Chilled to 10-12 °C it can be enjoyed with hors-d'oeuvres, pasta dishes, risottos, white meats and seafood, as well as grilled meats.
This full-bodied and delightfully balanced wine matches ideally with its pale golden colour, light fruit aroma and agreeable bouquet. Chilled to 8-10 °C, this wine pairs well with hors-d’oeuvres, pasta dishes, frog legs, snails and eels.
Sauvignon Daruvar has a greenish golden colour, familiar aroma of a locust tree and freshly cut flower meadow as well as unique bitterish flavour. Chilled to 8-10 °C, like all light white wines, it is a perfect match with hors-d oeuvres, fish, scampi, shellfish, caviar and poultry.
One of the most delightful Graševina wines in Slavonija.
Graševina Daruvar has a distinguished aroma, greenish golden colour and fresh and harmonious flavour. Due to its unique bouquet and agreeable freshness, this full-bodied, smooth and light wine makes an exceptional match with both white meat dishes and freshwater and sea fish. Its character will be best appreciated if served chilled to 8-10 °C
Daruvarski Rizling '90 (Daruvar Riesling '90) is an archive white wine produced by Daruvar Winery from the Riesling grape variety and stored in optimal conditions since 1990. It is the character developed during aging process in the wine cellar that makes Daruvarski Rizling '90 beloved among true admirers of archive wines. Chilled to 10 °C, it is best enjoyed with cream desserts.
Winery:
Nespeš Manor
Rolling countryside of Prigorje is extremely suitable for the growth of continental grape varieties. Moreover, the small vineyard near Nespeš offers five white wines.
Sauvignon Nespeš
Quality:
Quality white wine
Region:
Continental region
Winery: Nespeš Manor
Fragrant nobleman among white wines.
Greenish golden colour, subtle aroma of a flower meadow, distinctive bitterish flavour and unique bouquet is what makes this wine so special. Sauvignon is a perfect match with hors-d’oeuvres, fried fish, scampi, shellfish and poultry. Its character will be best appreciated if served chilled to 10-12 °C.
Delightfully balanced flavour, pale golden colour, faint fruit aroma and agreeable bouquet characterize this full-bodied wine that pairs exceptionally well with hors-d oeuvres, thick soups, oysters, pasta dishes and risottos as well as frog legs, snails and eels. Its character will be best appreciated if served chilled to 10-12°C.
Rajnski Rizling Nespeš (Rhine Riesling Nespeš) is famous for its crystal clear greenish yellow colour, fresh varietal aroma and unique fruit flavour. Chilled to 10-12 °C it can be enjoyed with hors-d'oeuvres, pasta dishes, shellfish, white-fleshed fish, poultry and grilled meats.
It has a golden greenish colour and rich flavour. This full-bodied wine makes a unique match with selected white meat and quality food fish dishes. Its character will be best appreciated if served chilled to 10 °C.
It has a golden greenish colour and nicely developed varietal aroma as well as well-balanced flavour and firm and impressive character. Chilled to 10-12 °C, this wine matches perfectly with white meat dishes and freshwater fish.
Winery:
Vodnjan Winery
On western seashores of Istria, the northmost part of coastland region, numerous Mediterranean varieties, Malmsey in particular, thrive remarkably well.
Malvazija Vodnjan
Quality:
Quality white wine
Region:
Coastland region
Winery: Vodnjan Winery
Quality white wine from the vineyards of western Istria.
Malvazija Vodnjan (Vodnjan Malmsey) has a pale golden colour with greenish hues, well-balanced ingredients, soft flavour, pronounced aroma and rich bouquet. Its smell is reminiscent of a locust tree flower. It is an excellent accompaniment to traditional Istrian dishes such as roast with pasta, game with gnocchi, asparagus and various pasta. It should be served at a temperature of 10 °C.
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