Malvazija "Selekcija"
In the pantheon of Kozlović’s excellent Malvazijas, this “Selekcija” is located in between the young and fresh (classic) Malvazija and the mature, single-vineyard Santa Lucia. It is definitely a more gastronomic wine, and a perfect example of a ripe and complex Malvazija Istarska. Picked ripe and aged for 12 months in stainless steel, it shows a good amount of primary fruit aromas such as peaches and apricots as well as ripe juicy yellow fruits, melon and white flowers. There is touch of smoky character and of dried herbs too.
Kozlović
Kozlović is one of the best known wineries of Istria. The family has been producing wines since 1904, and enjoys a well-earned reputation for quality. The family is also privileged to own the Santa Lucia cru, an historic hill-top site with ideal terroir and plenty of sunshine. The old vines here are used to produce their most important wines, all with the single vineyard designation, including the “Super-Istrian” Santa Lucia Noir. The hilltop Santa Lucia vineyard is probably the most famous cru in all of Istria ... a region known for its wonderful vineyard sites. The combination of soils, sunshine and gentle breezes allow the highest quality grapes to achieve peak ripeness. In the hands of a master like Gianfranco Kozlović, these grapes can be crafted into some of Croatia’s – and the world’s – most compelling wines. To wit: Kozlović’s Santa Lucia Malvazija was namds world’s best Malvasia in 2022.
Malvazija "Selekcija"
In the pantheon of Kozlović’s excellent Malvazijas, this “Selekcija” is located in between the young and fresh (classic) Malvazija and the mature, single-vineyard Santa Lucia. It is definitely a more gastronomic wine, and a perfect example of a ripe and complex Malvazija Istarska. Picked ripe and aged for 12 months in stainless steel, it shows a good amount of primary fruit aromas such as peaches and apricots as well as ripe juicy yellow fruits, melon and white flowers. There is touch of smoky character and of dried herbs too.
Kozlović is one of the best known wineries of Istria. The family has been producing wines since 1904, and enjoys a well-earned reputation for quality. The family is also privileged to own the Santa Lucia cru, an historic hill-top site with ideal terroir and plenty of sunshine. The old vines here are used to produce their most important wines, all with the single vineyard designation, including the “Super-Istrian” Santa Lucia Noir. The hilltop Santa Lucia vineyard is probably the most famous cru in all of Istria ... a region known for its wonderful vineyard sites. The combination of soils, sunshine and gentle breezes allow the highest quality grapes to achieve peak ripeness. In the hands of a master like Gianfranco Kozlović, these grapes can be crafted into some of Croatia’s – and the world’s – most compelling wines. To wit: Kozlović’s Santa Lucia Malvazija was namds world’s best Malvasia in 2022.
