DINGAC History dictates that there are two quite separate vineyard areas in Croatia. Tne lies north, from the Plesivica Mountain in the west to the Danube in the east. The other lies south, from western Istria to Dubrovnik. Those two areas are further divided into a total of 11 sub-regions, with the most famous being the one called Vinarija Dingac, the Dingac Winery, located in Potomje on the Peljesac peninsula. Dingac Extremely distinct and sumptuous bouquet, tinged with the fine aroma of the Plavac valley. Postup Dark, ruby-red, full-bodied, harmonious and with just a hint of dryness that is mellowed by its sugar content. Plavac From the Peljesac Peninsula in Croatia's middle and southern Dalmatia's coastal vinyards,this premium quality dry red wine is produced by the famous Dingac Winery. Comparable in style to American Red Zinfandel, the Plavac grape is often thought to be Zinfandel's true ancestor. Plavac is Croatia's most beloved grape varietal.
Malvasia Malvasia is an ancient Mediterranean varietal believed to be brought to Istria in the 13th century by Venetian merchant. A natural wine made from hand picked grapes from some of the best vineyards of Croatia. It is characterized by greenish gold color, aroma that reminds of acacia flower and harmonious and round taste. Serve with pasta, white fish, boiled and roast veal, roast lamb and pork. Plavac Plavac is a grape variety indigenous of Croatia and close relative to Zinfandel. Every bottle contains the spirit of sunny vineyards which spreads on the steep slopes of Peljesac Peninsula overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Hand selected grapes and traditional methods help create a natural wine. Plavac is dry red wine of ruby color and aroma of dark mature fruits. It is full bodied and balanced with tartness typical of the sort.
Blaufrankisch Frankovka the Croatian synonym for Blaufrankisch continues tradition of red wines from Ilok where wine making has been nourish since Roman times. Frankovka is dry, red wine of a ruby color with rich varietal aroma, pleasant full bodied and balanced flavor. Its beautiful flavor perfectly complements dishes from dark meats and small game and it is exceptionally delicious with fine chesses. Grasavina Grasavina is the Croatian name for Welsh Riesling, from Ilok, is high quality dry white wine of fine greenish gold color. The wine has an exceptionally developed, harmoniums and full bodied varietal flavor. It is versatile wine which can be paired with variety dishes from white meat, sea and freshwater fish. Ilok Grasavina is an irreplaceable blend luxurious part of gourmet experiences. Cabernet Sauvignon Blaufrankisch Ilok wines are from the sub region Srijem where the tradition of grape cultivation has been cherished, since Roman times. Cabernet Sauvignon Frankovka the Croatian name for those wine is marriage of those two high quality red varieties. The blend has achieved a ruby red color and pleasing blackberry and plum aroma, and has a good structure and full rounded taste. Serve with beef, pork, game and fish dishes and various cheeses.
Kutjevo A town in Slavonia, Croatia, located northeast of Požega. According to the 2001 census, there are 7,472 people, 4,007 in town itself, 96% declaring themselves Croats.
This famous wine-growing district at the foot of mount Krndija is distinguished by its valuable monuments (the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the former monastery). There is a beautiful park, protected as a horticultural monument. The famous Kutjevo wine cellar holds a wine collection. It was built by the Cistercians in 1232 and parts of it have been preserved in their original form, when the famous leader of the Slavonian policemen, Baron Franjo Trenk, even the most renowned Habsburg empress Maria Theresa, used to dwell there. A beautiful manor house, connected with the cellars by an underground corridor, is near the cellar complex.
Kutjevo is famous for its wines, and Kutjevo d.d. has the largest production of wines in Croatia. There are many famous winegrowers residing in Kutjevo, like Enjingi, Krauthaker and Mihalj.
Riesling "Rajnski" Rhenish Riesling is one of the most noble white wine’s in the world. In the Kutjevo wine-growing hills, there grows a grape which makes a wine for the wine-experts who need more. It has a perfect balance in taste and freshness with a fine fruit aroma that reminds one of an apricot. The aroma is simply magic, above all pleasant, very suggestive, fruity and permanence in the glass. Grasevina The first top quality wine of the continental region of Croatia. Grasevina possesses the ideal combination of all the components of Grasevina and a luxurious aroma of ripe grapes, and this perfect harmony makes the noble wine. It's served chilled and it's compatibility with various dishes (from all types of white meat and quality fresh-water fish) makes it an almost irreplaceable wine at any festive occasion. Pinot Gris Descendant from Fresh Burgundy, this Grey Pinot has found an excellent climate in the Kutjevo wine growing hills. The rich extract gives fullness to taste and the elegance is completed by a characteristic and well-formed bouquet with typical light golden-yellow color. It is served cooled to 8 to 10 C, along with heavy and well-flavored meals, fish in sauce, goose and duck roast, pork,mutton and mellow cheese. Chardonnay Like all the Pinots, Chardonnay also originates from France. The Chardonnay is a high-quality sort, which gives one of the best and most appreciated white wines in the world. The distinctive features are deep yellow-green color, and a well proportioned relation between alcohol and acid, a beautiful and tender aroma, then fullness. It should be served cooled to 8-10 C along with fine hor’derves, soups and dishes of white meat, especially the spicy ones, and also with delicious cheese and desserts.
Dalmatinac white 1 liter bottles Dalmatinac white wine is a table wine with geographical origin. It is produced of the grape sorts Trbljan, Marastina, etc., cultivated in all Dalmatian regions. Dalmatinac white wine is made in the vineyard Dalmacijavino*. Thanks to an adequate selection of grape sorts and to the traditional Dalmatian distillation, this is a typical southern wine. Dalmatinac is suitable for family table and restaurants. It is served cool at the temperature of 12 Celsius degrees. Dalmatinac red 1 liter bottles Dalmatinac red wine is produced of the grape sorts Plavina, Plavak and other sorts from the regions of the north Dalmatia, Dalmatian island and the Central and South Dalmatia. It is made in the vineyard Dalmacijavino *. Dalmatinac red wine has ruby-red color with the aroma typical for the grape sort of Plavina and a harmonious flavor. Dalmatinac is typical Dalmatian wine traditionally transported in wooden barrels. It is served with fish brodettos and fried fish, lightly cooled in summer. Prosek 1 liter bottles Prosek is a traditional Dalmatian natural desert wine, distilled from the most famous sorts of dry grapes. According to legend, the Roman emperor Diocletian found great delight in drinking this wine, when in 303 A.D, he abdicated and went to live in his palace in Split. This pleasant wine has a dark-copper color with an aroma of matured grapes. It contains 15,2% vol. of alcohol. Usually served with desserts and well cooled, with a slice of lemon, it is delicious refreshment during the summer. For its high quality it was awarded Gold medals at the fairs in Ljubljana in 1965, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1972 and 1984. It won the Grand Prix in Pardubice (Czech Republic) in 1969 and many other important international prizes. Taste the tradition.
Beer
Karlovačko Karlovacka Pivovara was founded in 1854, in Karlovac, by Baron Nikola Vranyczany. It is one of the oldest and biggest breweries in Croatia. Karlovacka Pivovara is the largest exporter of beer in Croatia. The beer is a tasty lager that has a nice finish and will quench any thirst. You can taste the quality and tradition in every glass. Try this beer for a change of pace and sit back and enjoy the taste of a true classic.
