In the picturesque region of Pojezerje, Croatia, a traditional dessert wine is born that perfectly embodies the region’s rich history and unique terroir. Made from a harmonious blend of Plavac Mali, Plavina, Vranac and Trnjak, this wine is a rarity that honours Croatia’s authentic wine culture. Traditionally, this dessert wine is enjoyed with coffee or as a perfect complement to a variety of traditional sweets.
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Vukušić Prošek
Croatia
€54,95 EUR
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The grapes grow in the Gornja Granica vineyard, where 5,000 vines, on average 50 years old, thrive on calcareous soils of calcocambisol and fluvisol. Due to the low yield per vine – only 0.9 to 1.2 kilograms – the grapes are concentrated and intense in taste. They are harvested by hand at the end of October, followed by a careful maceration period of two months.
After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine is aged for three years in 225-litre Slavonian oak barrels. This prolonged maturation gives the wine its rich, complex character and velvety texture. The result is a refined dessert wine that reflects the timeless beauty of Pojezerje in every glass.
With an exclusive production of only 500 bottles from the 2015 vintage, this dessert wine is a true rarity. A perfect choice for those who want to discover something special.
About the product
Prosek
- Type of wine: Red wine
- Size: Bottle (50 cl)
- Country: Croatia
- Grape variety Plavac Mali 100%
- Region: Dalmatia
- Sub-region: Pojezerje
- Year: 2015
- Agriculture: Sustainable
- Alcohol: 15.6%
- Drinkable from: 2024
- Best before: 2034
Winemaker Notes
Carrying on my mother's tradition, and the way to stay true to our legacy.
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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