In the picturesque region of Pojezerje, Croatia, an experimental approach produces a special wine: a 100% Plavac Mali that takes the powerful character of this traditional red grape variety to a whole new level. Although Plavac Mali is usually found in the coastal regions of southern Dalmatia, the Vukušić family decided to introduce it to their sub-region – with stunning results. Pojezerje’s poor water resources create a unique terroir that transforms this grape from a traditional, heavily aged wine into an elegant, complex expression of the landscape.
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Vukušić Plavac Mali
Croatia
€44,95 EUR
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The grapes grow in the Gornja Granica vineyard, where 5,000 50-year-old vines are deeply rooted in calcareous soils of calcocambisol and fluvisol. The yield per vine is exceptionally low, only 0.9 to 1.2 kilograms, which increases the intensity of the grapes. The grapes are harvested by hand in early October, with an eye for perfection.
After a maceration period of 10-15 days and fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine matures for two years in a combination of Slavonian and French oak barrels of 225 liters. The result is a wine with deep flavors, powerful structure and a refined elegance. With only 700 bottles of the 2018 vintage, this Plavac Mali is a rare and valuable discovery.
About the product
- Type of wine: Red wine
- Size: Bottle (75 cl)
- Country: Croatia
- Grape variety Plavac Mali 100%
- Region: Dalmatia
- Sub-region: Pojezerje
- Year: 2018
- Agriculture: Sustainable
- Alcohol: 14%
- Drinkable from: 2024
- Best before: 2034
Winemaker Notes
My first big bet, experimenting with something out of the ordinary. It worked!
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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