croatian wine News
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Zagreb -
One of the world's leading wine experts is just back from a week in Croatia after Zagreb Vinocom. Master of Wine Angela Muir shared her thoughts on the Croatian wine scene.
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Imotski -
The relatively undiscovered wine region of Imotski is next on the list of the Zagreb Vinocom international press trip around Croatia.
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Hvar -
The international press trip ahead of Zagreb Vinocom continues with a visit to the winemakers of Croatia's premier island of Hvar.
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Rome -
Promoting foreign wine and culture in Rome is no easy task, but steady progress is being made in one quarter. Digital Journal meets the Croatian Cultural Attache.
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Jelsa -
The wine scene in Croatia received a boost this autumn as former Harrods head wine buyer Jo Ahearne moved to Hvar to make her own wine. Digital Journal went to meet her.
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Hvar -
The renaissance of Hvar wines in Croatia continues, with more international recognition in the form of organic gold in Germany.
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Jelsa -
After moving to Croatia's premier island, Master of Wine Jo Ahearne picks her first grapes on a journey to produce quality Hvar wine.
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Pula -
The association of winemakers in Istria, Croatia has a new president. Digital Journal went to meet him in Pula to learn more of his plans.
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Jelsa -
Andro Tomic, arguably Croatia's most charismatic winemaker, serves up a holiday treat for Vela Gospa on the island of Hvar.
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Split -
From Game of Thrones filming location to wine fair, the impressive cellars of a Roman Emperor's palace in Croatia showcase their diversity.
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Split -
Croatian wine is on the rise, and this year's Dalmacija Wine Expo will take place in Split for the first time. An interview with organiser Zoran Paunovic.
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Jelsa -
He was the face of Croatian EU integration with the Prosek scandal, and now it is the vineyards of Andro Tomic in the news.
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Zagreb -
As Vinocom 2013 opens in Zagreb, this Digital Journalist meets a Slovenian wine expert with an insight into the region's wine potential.
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Hvar -
With the emergence of Croatian wine on the international scene, the focus shifted to the island of Hvar for Sabatina 2103.
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Split -
Split's incredible tourist season continues into mid-October in the impressive 4th century basement of Emperor Dioceltian's palace.
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Hvar -
Croatia's wine tradition dates back thousands of years, and a new initiative on Hvar allows visitors to sample that rich wine heritage.
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Hvar -
The latest promotion of quality Croatian wines took place on Hvar last night with the final leg of the Grand Cro wine tour.
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Hvar -
With EU entry just months away, the Hvar wine story continues, as Andro Tomic plants the first organic Plavac Mali on northern Hvar.
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Hvar -
More good news for the Hvar wine industry, as leading producer Zlatan Otok scoops three awards at the Decanter awards in London.
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Hvar -
Hvar's wines continue to impress with the successful visit of a group of 20 wine experts from Switzerland, including the country's leading wine writer.
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Its vineyards produced the ancestor of Zinfandel, and its modern vintages are attracting international attention and awards. As Croatia enters the EU in 2013, European wine consumers will have several new exciting options.
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The second day, attended by Digital Journal, was well attended
Plancic grapes are grown on some of the premier vineyards on the island of Hvar. Plancic Winery
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The Benvenuti family winemakers - father and sons. Benvenuti winery
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The first wine cooperative in Dalmatia in Bol has been transformed by the Stina project in the last five years.
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A combination of great food and wine, heritage and picturesque villages such as Svirce on Hvar make Dalmatia an attractive gastro tourism destination. Ivana Krstulovic Caric
Othmar Stäheli at the Tomic winey in Jelsa, Hvar
Zlatan Otok is Hvar's most famous wine producer Zlatan Otok
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The Red Lake, which along with its blue counterpart, are the main attractions in Imotski. Imotski Tourist Board
Work begins on the largest vineyard on the Mediterranean islands. High profile visitors included former Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and President Stipe Mesic. Plancic Winery
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In addition to the main fair, there were workshops and B2B sessions
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Steep terraced vineyards are typical in Dalmatia. Dalmacija Wine Expo
Catherine Hanley on the terrace in Jelsa, where many of the American students will be housed
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Visitors were free to roam through the rest of the impressive Diocletian cellars, dating back 1700 years
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Malvazija grapes, the pride of Istria. Benvenuti winery
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Vinistra is Croatia's most important wine fair each year. Benvenuti winery
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Winery visited were combined with a walking tour of the historic Imostki town centre, including the famous Red and Blue Lakes. Ana Rogac
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Andrija Caric, director of PZ Svirce, whose wines continue to impress internationally, with the 2008 Ivan Dolac Barrique recently winning organic gold at Biofach Mundus Vini in Germany. Ana Rogac
Plavac Mali from Bura on Peljesac. Stasa Cafuta Trcek
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Central Imotski from the air, including the fortress, what is often listed as one of the strangest football stadiums in the world, and the Blue Lake, whose water level varies by 100 metres and even occasionally dried out, at which point a football match is played between the Elves and the Werewolves (see video below). Imotski Tourist Board
Happier times: Gomez is flanked by director Tomislav Tukic, right, and fellow young winemaker, Ivan Protega. Plancic Winery
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