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Iločki Podrumi Premium Traminac (2011) – 91 points
Iločki Podrumi Premium Traminac (2011) – “Predominant flavours of nectarine and passion fruit, with blossom, nutmeg and a hint of liquorice…Fresh, expressive and harmonious.” by
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Matošević Alba Barrique (2007) – 88 points
Matošević Alba Barrique (2007) – “Aromas of sweet and pungent spices – cloves, nutmeg and liquorice – plus peach and a hint of pear…Peach and apricot upfront on the palate, followed by almond and overripe quince.” by
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The wine cellars of Ilok, Croatia
The wines of Ilok, in the easternmost part of Croatia, have long enjoyed recognition beyond the region; its Traminac apparently being served during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Its main autochthonous sorts – Graševina and Traminac – are now key to restoring some of this past prestige.... Continue reading
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Vis – infused with Vugava
Though some will simply argue that it is contemporary preferences for less sour and alcoholic wines that make Vugava unappealing, it is Vis’s other autochthonous sorts – not a change in tastes – that may finally help Vugava realise its full potential. by
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Iločki Podrumi Principovac Traminac (2009) – 89 points
Iločki Podrumi Principovac Traminac (2009) – “extremely ripe peaches and preserved fruits…complemented by cloves, almonds, nutmeg and muscat nuts…Velvety texture.” by
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Matošević Alba Malvazija Istarska (2011) – 87 points
Matošević Alba Malvazija Istarska (2011) – “Straw yellow…Melon and peach flavours predominate, with a hint of kiwi, mild pepper and vanilla.” by
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Kozlovic Santa Lucia Malvazija (2008) – 93 points
Kozlovic Santa Lucia Malvazija (2008) – “Intense and long-lasting floral and stone fruit notes, particularly of peaches…rich, silky texture…extremely long and complicated finish.” by
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Iločki Podrumi Graševina (2011) – 82 points
Iločki Podrumi Graševina (2011) – “Flavours of green apple, grape and fresh cucumber, plus a hint of parsley.” by
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Kozlović Malvazija (2011) – 89 points
Kozlović Malvazija (2011) – “Crisp and clean, with a medium finish of pronounced perfume and a hint of gooseberry.” by
