In the heart of Pojezerje, Croatia, a unique “village blend” comes to life, a harmonious blend of four red grape varieties: Plavac Mali, Plavina, Vranac and Trnjak. This wine combines the best characteristics of each variety, offering a perfectly balanced taste that is accessible and versatile. Ideal with a wide range of dishes, from hearty stews to grilled meat dishes.
Vinolussa
Vukušić Lake
Croatia
€22,75 EUR
- Tax included.
More information
The grapes come from two vineyards: Draga, with 10,000 vines at 25 meters altitude, and Podgorica, with 1,000 vines at 24 meters altitude. These old vines, ranging in age from 20 to 60 years, grow in chalky soils of calcocambisol and fluvisol. With a yield of only 1.5 to 2 kilograms per vine and a manual harvest at the end of September, exceptional quality is guaranteed.
After a maceration period of 8-10 days and fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine matures for one year in 225-liter Slavonian oak barrels. The result is a wine that combines depth and structure with unparalleled drinkability.
With a limited production of 3,000 bottles from the 2022 vintage, this blend is a beautiful reflection of Vukušić's terroir and passion.
About the product
- Type of wine: Red wine
- Size: Bottle (75 cl)
- Country: Croatia
- Grape variety: (25% Plavac Mali) (25% PLavina) (25% Vranac) (25% Trnjak)
- Region: Dalmatia
- Sub-region: Pojezerje
- Year: 2022
- Agriculture: Sustainable
- Alcohol: 13%
- Drinkable from: 2024
- Best before: 2028
Winemaker Notes
When the weather changes and winter comes, our family turns to red wine. In order to have something easy to drink, enjoyable and unencumbered, we came up with the Jezero blend.
Light
Sturdy
Supple
Tannin rich
Dry
Sweet
Around
Fresh
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About the winery
Description
Vukušić Winery, a family business with a wine-growing tradition dating back to the 18th century. The winery was first mentioned in 1756 by priest Fra Andrija Kačić Mijošić.
A major change came in the 1930s with the construction of the Maričevac tunnel, which exposed fertile soil. The family planted new vineyards here, laying the foundation for today's Pojezerje wine region.
With Croatia’s independence in the 1990s, Vukušić Winery evolved into a modern enterprise, while remaining true to centuries-old traditions. The focus is on local grape varieties such as Zlatarica, Trnjak and Plavac Mali, as well as international varieties such as Merlot and Syrah, to showcase the potential of the terroir.
Darko and Katica Vukušić have been managing the vineyards for over 30 years with passion and a completely natural approach. The vineyards, located between mountains and hills, benefit from rich water sources and are tended by hand.
The future lies in the hands of daughter Darija, who, after her studies at the Zagreb University of Agriculture, continues and further develops the tradition together with Darko.
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