Vostinic-Klasnic 'Ikons' 2025

Region: Moslavina, Croatian Uplands, Continental Croatia, Croatia
grape(s): 50% Škrlet, 50% Graševina
Farming: practicing organic

After decades of enduring world wars and a communist regime, Croatia became an autonomous country in the early 1990s. Because of its tumultuous history, Croatian wines were not available here in the US until the past few decades. Although this is a relatively young nation state, their winemaking traditions go back thousands of years with just over 100 indigenous grape varieties. This wine is a blend of the ancient grapes Škrlet and Grasevina. The monovarietal Škrlet gets compared to Sauvignon Blanc because of it’s peachy and floral qualities. This blend maintains those characteristics but with a more round and plush texture. The Grasevina also adds a savory herbal quality making it great with food.

Pairings: brodetto - traditional italian fish stew