Plavac Mali (Miloš Winery) 2019 [Miloš Winery Plavac Mali] (Croatia / Red Wine / Bold - Organic)

■ Appearance: Deep, dark ruby red. With age, elegant garnet nuances emerge at the edges, conveying both power and elegance.

■ Aroma: Concentrated aromas of black cherry, dried plum, and blackberry intertwine with Mediterranean herbs (rosemary and sage), black olives, tobacco, tanned leather, and earthy minerality.

■ Palate: Powerful fruit flavors fill the mouth, supported by firm tannins and lively, pleasant acidity. Spices and herbs harmonize with dark fruit, leading to an incredibly long finish with a saltiness reminiscent of sea spray.

Miloš Winery Plavac Mali 2019
Perched on dramatic, steep slopes overlooking the Adriatic, Miloš Winery is a family-run winery with generations of viticultural heritage. Founded by Fran Miloša in the early 1990s, it is dedicated to Plavac Mali, Croatia's signature indigenous grape and a direct descendant of Zinfandel.

By practicing organic farming, hand-harvesting, and minimizing human intervention, the winery expresses the untouched spirit and terroir of Dalmatia. After natural fermentation with wild yeasts, the wine is aged for 18–24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and bottled unfiltered to preserve its pure vitality.

This wine, with its firm tannins, deep concentration of fruit, and rich herbal nuances, calls for dishes with bold, intense flavors.

• ■ Charcoal-Grilled Steak: The wine's firm tannins and smoky nuances harmonize beautifully with the rich umami of the meat's fat, enhancing its savory char.
• ■ Aged Hard Cheese (such as Paški Sir): Notes of concentrated dried plum and dark fruit create a beautiful contrast with the saltiness and nutty flavors of the aged cheese.
• ■ Herb-Roasted Lamb: The wine's natural aromas of sage and rosemary act as a "drinkable seasoning," perfectly complementing the earthy, aromatic flavors of the lamb.

Serving Temperature: 16°C–18°C (Enjoy at this temperature to bring out its full richness)

Dalmatia, Pelješac Peninsula
The Pelješac Peninsula possesses a harsh yet exceptional terroir. Its steep limestone terraces demand arduous manual labor but produce remarkably concentrated grapes. The intense Adriatic sun creates powerful fruit flavors and high sugar levels, while the constant salty sea breeze keeps the vines healthy and imparts a distinctive saltiness and minerality to the finished wine, evoking the sea.