In the Pojezerje region of Croatia, the Vukušić family creates a unique interpretation of the Zlatarica grape: a wine with a modern twist, inspired by the traditions of their ancestors. Made from 100% Zlatarica, this wine combines a short 10-day maceration with a refined three-month maturation in used 225-liter Slavonian oak barrels. The result is a light, elegant orange wine that pays homage to the past and has earned the approval of older generations.
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Vukušić Zlato
Croatia
€19,25 EUR
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The grapes are grown in two special locations: the Granica vineyard with 7,000 vines at an altitude of 24 meters and Podgorica with 1,500 vines at 23 meters. The chalky soils of calcocambisol and fluvisol contribute to the unique flavor profiles of the wine. With vines ranging from 15 to 50 years old and a yield of only 1.5 to 2 kilograms per vine, the quality of each grape is guaranteed. The harvest takes place in late summer of September, entirely by hand.
With only 2,000 bottles from the 2022 harvest, this wine is a rare, artisanal creation full of tradition and love.
About the product
- Type of wine: White (orange) wine
- Size: Bottle (75 cl)
- Country: Croatia
- Grape variety: Zlatarica 100%
- Region: Dalmatia
- Sub-region: Pojezerje
- Year: 2022
- Agriculture: Sustainable
- Alcohol: 12%
- Drinkable from: 2024
- Best before: 2027
Winemaker notes
Created in honor of our late "dida" (grandfather/father) Mate, who loved big, bold zlatarica oranges with a bit of soda. One of my first encounters with wine was exactly this - macerated zlatarica.
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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