2020 Vina Skaramuca Plavac Mali Dry Red Wine Dalmatia

Winemaker Notes:From the Peljesac Peninsula on the Dalmatian Coast, this dry red is made from the Plavac Mali grape. A medium bodied red wine that's packed with floral fruit - especially violets and fresh red berries. Unoaked.

Literally meaning “little blue”, the plavac mali grapes are very small with a lot of skin, which ensures the wine has plenty of tannin. With a deep ruby red color and a dark blue glow, this Croatian red is characterized by a combination of sweet notes and dried or even baked fruit, with mild aromas of cherry, vanilla, and coffee, along with a hint of Dalmation grass. This plavac is a bit peppery and has a powerful taste with ripe aromas of cherries and plums. It pairs well with seafood (like crab or fried fish) or grilled dishes, and with meat, game, or cheese.