croatian wine News
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Kastel Stafilic -
The origins of one of America's best-known grape varieties are enjoying a comeback in Dalmatia, as the Croatian wine story takes another step forward.
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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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Plancic grapes are grown on some of the premier vineyards on the island of Hvar. Plancic Winery
Staša Cafuta Trček , editor of The Third Wine, at home among the vines. Stasa Cafuta Trcek
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In addition to the main fair, there were workshops and B2B sessions
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Zlatan Plenkovic in his waterfront winery in Sveta Nedjelja. Wines tasted included the 2010 Posip, which won Decanter gold in London in 2012. 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
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With 18km of coast, nestled between 2 UNESCO towns, a Game of Thrones filmset, an international airport and marina on the doorstep, rich heritage and the birthplace of Zinfandel, is the future of Kastela looking bright? Wikimedia
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Traditional konobas, such as Pinjata in Vrboska, are an essential Croatian wine experience.
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There was a strong Dalmatian wine presence, as well as representation from the rest of Croatia
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The new organic Plavac Mali vineyards of Andro Tomic on Hvar, voted the best in Central Dalmatia for 2013. Bastijana
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While wine was the focus, there were other products on offer, such as Croatia's famous cheeses and olive oils
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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
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The group was welcomed by a traditional Imotski meal, accompanied by various wines in the region in an old traditional converted mill. G.E.T. Report
Catherine Hanley discussing the technical details of the intern programme with Sebastijan Tomic in the Bastijana offices in Jelsa
One of Croatia's leading producers, Korta Katarina in Orebic. Stasa Cafuta Trcek
Croatian Tourism Minister Darko Lorencin extended his visit to the wine fair on a busy day in Split, which included a visit to the Croatia Boat Show.
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The view from the Bedalov konoba in Kastela, a perfect wine and beach combination.
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The Benvenuti winery in Istria Benvenuti winery
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Steep terraced vineyards are typical in Dalmatia. Dalmacija Wine Expo
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