| Croatian vineyards have a history dating back to the | | | | Dalmatian coast. This grape produces wines rich in |
| 5th century B.C. when wine production grew under | | | | flavor and high in tannins and alcohol. The Plavac Mali |
| the Roman Empire. As the Croatians began to settle | | | | grape is a direct descendant of the Zinfandel grape. |
| and take on the knowledge passed down to them | | | | The most popular white wine in the country would |
| from their ancestors, production increased | | | | be Posip which is a dry white wine, produced from |
| significantly. Although a great number of the | | | | the Posip grape which only grows on the Island of |
| vineyards were destroyed during the Croatian War | | | | KorAula. It is a full flavored wine best served with |
| of Independence in the 1990s, wine production has | | | | lighter foods, such as fish, prawns or lobster. |
| bounced back successfully. | | | | Touring the wineries of Croatia will introduce you to |
| Currently, there are approximately 300 wineries in the | | | | even more wines such as Teran, Malvazija and |
| country, produced in two different regions: The | | | | Muscat Ottonel and more. Whether you travel to the |
| Coastal Region (along the Dalmatian Coast) and the | | | | countryside to visit a continental winery or to the |
| Continental Region. | | | | Dalmatian Coast to the coastal wineries or both, this |
| There are many varieties of grapes in Croatia. The | | | | is a great way to make your trip to Croatia |
| most popular red wine is Plavac Mali which comes | | | | memorable and unique. |
| from the red Plavac Mali grape grown along the | | | | |