Croatia is a hidden gem of a wine country as most of the wines are consumed domestically and not a lot of people know about their wines. I got to try a few different Croatian wines during my recent trip and loved trying unique grape varieties! One of their island, Korcula, is known as the wine island and is a must visit for wine lovers. Here’s a quick summary of wineries and wines you can find in Korcula.
Most wineries in Korcula have similar offerings and have below wine varieties for a tasting flight or by the glass
GRK - White wine, only available in Korcula. Unique grape that does not self pollinate and needs Plavac Mali planted next to them to fruit. Dry, subtle minerality, citrus, refreshing with a slight bitterness
Posip - White wine, more widely available around Croatia. Balanced acidity with a full-bodied texture
Rosé - Mostly made using Plavac Mali. Light and refreshing with crisp acidity and a touch of salinity from the island's coastal terroir.
Plavac Mali - Most common red, rich flavors of dark berries, spices, and earthy undertones.
Wineries to visit
All of these wineries offer a fun view of the town and a bit of the ocean. Tasting flights are usually €12, €20 with snacks, €3-4 by the glass.
Wineries in Korcula are all very small family owned and operated, and production is limited (especially GRK). Which means they sell out of their bottles by the end of the tourist season in the beginning of October. Highly recommend visiting an adorable wine island and trying their wines!
