{"product_id":"volarevic-plavac-mali-gold-edition-2016","title":"Volarevic – Plavac Mali GOLD EDITION 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 POINTS WINE ENTHUSIAST – 4.3\/5 VIVINO – VOLAREVIĆ PLAVAC MALI GOLD EDITION 2016 – Premium Croatian Red – Rich Black Cherries, Dark Plums, Chocolate and Mediterranean Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolarević Plavac Mali GOLD EDITION 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoutstanding premium Croatian red from the coastal vineyards of Komarna in southern Dalmatia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Plavac Mali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this powerful yet balanced wine showcases one of Croatia's most distinctive indigenous grape varieties, combining concentrated Mediterranean fruit, elegant oak influences and impressive structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 received \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points from Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and holds a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.3\/5 rating on Vivino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlavac Mali is genetically related to Zinfandel and Primitivo, being a natural offspring of Crljenak Kaštelanski and the indigenous Croatian Dobričić grape. It typically produces structured, tannic wines with pronounced Mediterranean character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Volarević family's vineyards are located on steep, rocky slopes overlooking the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdriatic Sea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, at elevations of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72–132 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Limestone-rich soils, abundant sunshine and cooling maritime breezes provide excellent conditions for developing ripe, concentrated grapes while retaining freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 displays a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep ruby-red colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an expressive bouquet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe black cherries, red plums, blackberries and raspberries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate, black pepper, cinnamon, tobacco and leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Wine Enthusiast highlights pomegranate, red plum, saddle leather and tobacco aromas, followed by sour cherry, cinnamon and integrated tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry, full-bodied, concentrated and complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with generous dark-fruit flavours, warm Mediterranean spices, firm but increasingly integrated tannins and a long, savoury finish. Its natural acidity provides freshness and balance despite the wine's substantial concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGOLD EDITION is produced only in exceptional vintages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with carefully selected grapes harvested by hand at night to preserve freshness. Following approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–30 days of maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the wine matures for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–24 months in Croatian, French and American oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by further stabilisation and at least one year of bottle ageing before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 vintage offers an appealing opportunity to enjoy a well-developed expression of Plavac Mali.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its original concentration and firm tannic structure have had time to integrate, while secondary aromas of leather, tobacco, dried fruit and warm spice may be emerging. This is a wine to enjoy now, with further cellaring possible under suitable storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional Croatian red – rich, powerful and beautifully structured, combining concentrated Mediterranean fruit, elegant oak, savoury complexity and a long finish. A wonderful discovery for lovers of premium Primitivo, Zinfandel and full-bodied Italian reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Recognition – 2016 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast (September 2022)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.3\/5 – Vivino, 2016 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby red with dark garnet reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrilled ribeye steak, slow-braised beef short ribs, roast lamb, venison, wild boar ragù, barbecued pork, mushroom risotto and aged hard cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its concentrated fruit and savoury spice also complement \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese roast duck, char siu, braised pork belly and richly seasoned Asian meat dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16–18°C, ideally around 17°C. 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