Vinarija Lagradi – 'Love for wine and positive feelings is the energy driving us every day'
by Elizabeth Smith
From the hills of Plešivica comes Dona Lagradi, the winery’s cool-climate, one-of-a-kind white blend of Graševina, Riesling, Incrocio Manzoni (cross between Riesling Renano and Pinot Blanc) and Silvanac Zeleni (Green Sylvaner). It’s reminiscent of a fresh fruit salad – think zesty grapefruit, crisp green apple, and juicy peach. Its lively acidity calls for grilled fish, salads topped with salmon or tuna, sauerkraut, chicken, duck, even charcuterie and creamy cheeses.
Lagradi’s winemaker Ivan Velikanović is the only one permitted to make Dornfelder in Croatia. The winery added this variety just for him – and it thrives on the sunny Plešivica hillsides. In this blend, it joins Portugizac (Portugieser) and Cabernet Mitos (a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Blaufränkisch) to make a bright, cool-climate red teeming with vibrant red berry aromas and flavors. It’s silky-smooth and juicy – the perfect summer red. Serve cool at around 16°C and pair this with poultry, pasta, pizza, and young cheeses.
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