Pušipel – A Grape of Many Names
Have you ever heard of Furmint, one of the varieties behind Hungary’s famed Tokaji wines? Well, in Croatia, Furmint is known as Pušipel. Actually, Furmint was called Šipon in Croatia…
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Babić – A Powerful And Fresh Croatian Red Wine
If you’re looking for a harmonious, balanced and unique red wine, then look no further than Babić. Grown only in northern Dalmatia, this Croatian variety accounts for just 1% of…
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Grk – The Most Obscure Wine I’ve Tasted Yet
What’s the most obscure variety you’ve ever tasted? For me, it’s Grk. This indigenous Croatian variety grows exclusively on the island of Korçula in Lumbarda. Actually, this village is the…
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Limnio Embodies The Potential of New Greek Wines
This week’s Rare Varieties feature takes us back to Greece to discover an ancient variety first mentioned by Homer. Actually, Homer wasn’t the only famous ancient Greek writer to talk…
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Plavac Mali – A “Little Blue” Grape Makes Powerful Wines
If you have never tried a Croatian wine, then Plavac Mali is an ideal place to begin. This is also the Croatian wine that is likely most accessible to you,…
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Goruli Mtsvane – The Life of The Party
Quite literally, Georgia is the birthplace of wine. What could be more impressive than that? Perhaps the fact that Georgians have continuously implemented the same traditional winemaking methods for over…
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Pošip – A Captivating Croatian Variety from Korčula
In October 2017, I visited Croatia and completely fell in love with the country. You’d be hard-pressed not to with enchanting views of the crystalline Adriatic Sea, truly delicious local…
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Rkatsiteli – A Georgian White Variety Grown Worldwide
We are wrapping up our exploration of rare varieties from Georgia with one of the country’s most popular white varieties – Rkatsiteli. This is easily the most planted white variety…
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Shavkapito – A Nuanced Red from Kartli, Georgia
Our rare varieties exploration through some of the indigenous varieties of Georgia continues with Shavkapito. If you enjoy the more common Georgian variety Saperavi, then you’ll likely love Georgia’s rare…
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Chkhaveri – A Truly Rare Georgian Variety
Chkhaveri is a native variety to the region of Guria in Georgia that mainly produces rosé wines. Though historically this variety has also made white, red, and sparkling wines in…
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