Teran
The grapes for this lovely bottling come from the family’s 30 year old Teran vines which are carefully harvested by hand. After a 10 day maceration and fermentation, the young wines are transferred to oak barrels for 8 months to add further complexity. The result is a delicious medium-bodied wine which exudes dark forest fruit aromas and hints of bitter chocolate. Gentle tannins and a refreshing acidity make this ideal to pair with dishes as diverse as a margherita pizza topped with buffalo mozzarella, a generous plate of charcuterie or even fish dishes.
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.
Teran
The grapes for this lovely bottling come from the family’s 30 year old Teran vines which are carefully harvested by hand. After a 10 day maceration and fermentation, the young wines are transferred to oak barrels for 8 months to add further complexity. The result is a delicious medium-bodied wine which exudes dark forest fruit aromas and hints of bitter chocolate. Gentle tannins and a refreshing acidity make this ideal to pair with dishes as diverse as a margherita pizza topped with buffalo mozzarella, a generous plate of charcuterie or even fish dishes.
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.
