Piližota, Plavina (2023)

Grapes: 100% Plavina 

Appellation: Outskirts of Šibenik, Dalmatia, Croatia 

Farming: Practicing Organic - No irrigation, only minimal amount of spraying in Spring limited to sulfur. 

Vinification: Hand-harvested, de-stemmed, with spontaneous fermentation in open stainless steel vats, with approximately 12 days of skin maceration. Aged in stainless steel tanks and then afterwards put into large used Slavonian oak barrels of 600 liters for about 4 months in order to soften it up before bottling. Wine is not filtered, only fined. 

Tasting Notes: When compared to other coastal reds, Plavina is a bit fresher, softer, brighter, more restrained, and livelier, so much so that one would never guess that it comes from a warmer climate on the rocky soils located right in front of the pristine Adriatic Sea! We’re happy that Piližota’s Plavina has really expressed its authentic Dalmatian characteristics: lively acidity, fresh red berries and fruit, lower alcohol that isn’t overpowering, a solid tannin structure, with a hint of chocolate and constant undertones of Dalmatian earthiness.

Though the medium-body does have the ability to accompany a nicely grilled steak, red meat roasts, quail, rabbit, or sautéed pork tender loin, it can also be matched up against simpler foods such as cured meats and cheeses, and comfort foods like sausages/sauerkraut, hearty soups, and homemade burgers.