The story about graševina
The most well-known wine from this area is Graševina which is made from the grape sort with the same name, which especially favors the positions on the slopes of the Golden Valley. A Festival of Graševina is held every year in Kutjevo in its honor, and even the main square of that town is called Graševina Square. Graševina as the jewel of Požega-Slavonia County, Rhine Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Silvaner, Chardonnay, or Muscatel from the white wines; Merlot, Zweigelt, Frankovka, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc from the red wines and an occasional rosé will help you relax in Slavonian vineyards just like a ray of the setting sun. Sparkling wines will join the list since they can be found on the menus of wineries and restaurants more and more often. One of the most famous ones is a rosé sparkling wine produced from the grapes of pinot noir sort. Rakija before everything, wine with everything. Cheers!
True love for wine is woven into the vineyards, grape varieties, and people, and this incredible connection between vineyards, wine, and people has shaped the culture and tradition of wine over the centuries. Generations of vine growers and winemakers carefully tend to the vineyards and craft exceptional wines that reflect the soul of Golden Slavonia and convey a love for wine. This strong bond creates an incredible experience that brings people together at the table, bringing joy and celebrating life's moments.
Graševina is a wine that captures the hearts of wine lovers worldwide, and its secret lies deeply embedded in the vineyards and cellars of Požega-Slavonia County. This wine, made from the Graševina grape variety, offers a wide range of stylistic expressions, making it unique in the world of wine culture. From sparkling wines to late harvest varieties, Graševina from this picturesque corner of Croatia brings diversity and quality rarely found elsewhere.
The story that stretches back twenty years began with a bold move by Ivo Enjingi in 2004 when he submitted his wines to a prestigious international competition. That year marked the start of significant international recognition for modern Croatian winemaking.
Graševina is an exceptional grape variety that dominates the Croatian wine scene with its incredible versatility and richness of different wine styles. This valuable grape variety has a deep history and a special connection with Slavonia, where it has become a symbol of a rich wine culture.
Graševina, often referred to as Welshriesling in some parts of Europe, is deeply rooted in continental Croatia. It is considered its original home, and many wine experts, including renowned wine author Jancis Robinson, emphasize Graševina as a key variety and choose the Croatian name as primary, considering all other names as synonyms.
Welcome to the "World of Graševina" - a unique place that takes you on a journey through the beauty of vineyards and wine, unveiling the extraordinary cultural heritage of Golden Slavonia. Viticulture and winemaking are not just economic foundations; they are guardians of tradition, life, and culture for generations. At the heart of this experience lies graševina, a variety that has become a symbol of Slavonia and forms an inseparable bond with the way of life and identity of the region.
