Malvazija, Kozlović 2023 (750 ml)

Šarmantnu vinariju Kozlović, osnovanu 1904. godine, trenutno vode Gianfranco i Antonella Kozlović. Par je strastven u pravljenju kombinacija zadivljujućih hrvatskih autohtonih sorti s modernim tehnikama proizvodnje vina kako bi svijetu pokazali nevjerovatan potencijal istarskih vina.

A berbu malvazije iz 2023. (sorta koja se vjekovima uzgaja u Istri) bukvalno su rasprodali. U čaši prve arome koje se pojavljuju su citrusni limun, kruška i hrskava zelena jabuka praćeni notama sušene žalfije i origana. Na nepcu dolazi do izražaja bogatijeg voća poput breskve, kajsije i ananasa uz harmonizujuću slanu mineralnost iz krečnjačkih vinogradarskih tla.

U ljetnim mjesecima uživajte u ovom vinu uz tanjir svježih morskih plodova ili ga jednostavno uživajte samog uz bazen. Zahvaljujući svojoj jakoj kiselosti, ova malvazija je idealna za uparivanje sa kremastim jelima poput elegantnog rižota od kozica ili paste carbonara.

The charming Kozlović winery, founded in 1904, is currently run by Gianfranco and Antonella Kozlović. The couple are passionate about combining Croatia’s stunning indigenous varieties with modern winemaking techniques to show to the world the incredible potential of Istrian wines.

And with the 2023 vintage of Malvazija – a grape that has been grown in Istria for centuries -- they have really hit it out of the park.  In the glass the first aromas to emerge are citrusy lemon, pear and crisp green apple followed by hints of dried sage and oregano. On the palate richer fruits like peaches, apricots and pineapples come to the fore along with a harmonising salty minerality from the limestone vineyard soils.

In the summer months, enjoy this wine with a platter of fresh seafood or simply savour it on its own by the pool. Thanks to its bright acidity, this Malvasia is also ideal to pair with creamier dishes like an elegant prawn risotto or pasta carbonara.