Additional information
Producer | Radovanović |
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Region | Dalmatia |
Varietal | Grk |
2021 Decanter Bronze 88 Points.
Grapes for this wine come from the vineyards located in Smokvica, island of Korčula, from the vines ranging between 10 and 50 years of age. Just a short ferry ride from Dubrovnik, Korčula Island is home to some of the oldest vineyards in this part of the world, and is one of the most spectacular and exclusive wine growing regions in southern Dalmatia.
Indigenous to Croatia, Grk Bijeli is grown almost exclusively on the island of Korčula. Grk is in a parental relationship with Crljenak Kaštelanski, and in a kinship relationship with Plavac Mali.Grk. Grk has only female functioning parts of the plant, meaning it does not produce pollen, and in order to reproduce successfully, it must be planted alongside other grape varieties. Igor Radovanović plants his Grk alongside Plavac Mali, Croatia’s best-known variety, because both varieties blossom at the same time and offer ripe fruit at the beginning of September.
100% tank fermented with lees contact to round out the palate. Bottled on 10.2.2021, producing just 4,000 bottles. Grk almost never gives a high yield. With this sense of fragility built into the story and such little plant material available (less than 50 hectares exists in Croatia), some fear that each vintage of Grk might just be the last.
This rich and harmonious white wine shows crisp minerality combined with aromas of candied citrus fruits, super-ripe melons, figs, macchia and meadow flowers with a touch of pine and saltiness. “Grk” directly translates as “bitter” in Croatian, but wine from this variety shows no bitterness. On the one hand, Grk warms the palate with rich with flavors just like Chardonnay, and is intensely aromatic like a Sauvignon Blanc. On the other, it encompasses a refreshing acidity that reminds us of Riesling. The finish is warm with a long, floral finish.
Enjoy with Dalmatian seafood stew (brodet), steamed clams and fresh herbs, or lobster and shrimps. It also pairs well with creamy dishes such as pan-friend seabass and risotto.
Producer | Radovanović |
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Region | Dalmatia |
Varietal | Grk |
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