Kozlovic Muscat, 2006
Country: Croatian
Year: 2006
Type: Red wine
Grape: Muscat
Istrian Wines and Gianfranco Kozlovic
In the mid-1990s, young Istrian politicians proclaimed that, far from having to rely solely on coastal tourism, the Istrian economy could thrive on the production of wine and olives, and the caches of truffles in Istrian forests. Today, in this relatively small region that makes up the northern coastline of Croatia, there are more than 80 active wineries. The private wine makers of Istria have made local grape varieties a specialty. Drawing on tradition and the grapes’ suitability for the region, they are able to produce high-quality wines of unique appeal. Made from the most noble Muscat variety, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, this sweet nectar is a Kozlovic specialty. Its bright honeysuckle, orange-blossom and slight licorice aromas deliver generously on the palate, along with ripe pear and a medium-high acidity that enlivens the wine.
