Malvazija "Santa Lucia"
From a single vineyard named "Santa Lucia," this is the wine with which Kozlovic is determined to show the sheer potential of Malvazija. It's a wine with the potential for ageing at least a decade. The nose is quite pronounced, displaying floral aromas as well as ripe yellow fruits, ripe peaches and apricots. These are complemented by notes of acacia, vanilla, bread, fine oak and gingerbread. Dry on the palate with moderate acidity, full bodied and with a complex character as evidenced by the nose. It's a big and impressive wine, but not heavy at all, and a terrific pairing for fish in creamy sauces, grilled Saint-Jacques, mushroom risotto and pastas with rich (ideally cheese- and cream-based) sauces.
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 "Santa Lucia"
From a single vineyard named "Santa Lucia," this is the wine with which Kozlovic is determined to show the sheer potential of Malvazija. It's a wine with the potential for ageing at least a decade. The nose is quite pronounced, displaying floral aromas as well as ripe yellow fruits, ripe peaches and apricots. These are complemented by notes of acacia, vanilla, bread, fine oak and gingerbread. Dry on the palate with moderate acidity, full bodied and with a complex character as evidenced by the nose. It's a big and impressive wine, but not heavy at all, and a terrific pairing for fish in creamy sauces, grilled Saint-Jacques, mushroom risotto and pastas with rich (ideally cheese- and cream-based) sauces.
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.
