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Stina Winery – Brač’s second most famous export
Stina Winery on the island of Brač in Croatia is stubbornly committed to producing wines from indigenous Dalmatian varieties that boast freshness, balance, and complexity. It is a purity of philosophy as white and simple as the very labels that adorn their bottles, and the very stone that Brač itself... Continue reading
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Wine from the Pannonian Sea
Vinarija Tonković, near Serbia's border with Hungary, is dedicated to revitalising the indigenous Kadarka variety, and is already doing so with impressive results. Their commitment to purity and experimentation should ensure Kadarka's undoubted potential doesn't go unrealised.
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Rakija nation’s wine culture exploration
Autochthoinos is pleased to present an extract from a paper by Mariusz Rybak exploring links between Serbian identity and wine culture. by
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Nostalgia, the colour of wine
“No revolution can possibly last forever. The young wine at the table told me that. It was a link to my merchant great-great-grandfather, who had built a public fountain in the 1860s. It was an assurance that there was someone who cared to carry the bottle — and the cake... Continue reading
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Riesling from Traben-Trarbach
Up to the end of the 19th century, some of the Mosel Rieslings enjoyed fame comparable with celebrated Bordeaux reds. The two devastating World Wars and following developments resulted in a decline in quality and so Germany started to be associated with easy-going semi-sweet whites like Blue Nun. From the eighties onwards... Continue reading
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Trapan Ponente Malvazija Istarska (2012) – 85 points
Trapan ‘Ponente’ Malvazija Istarska – “Rich honeysuckle bouquet…Floral, some melon notes, but without the rich tropical fruit of some Malvasia; more dry and minerally than most.” by
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Xinomavro 2010 Single Vineyard ‘Hedgehog’ by Alpha Estate from Amyndeon, Greece
Black like the Aegean Sea or not, Xinomavro, especially when young, might surely appear to many palates as too acidic. At the same time, the high acidity and tannins, combined with phenolic opulence, give it both great structure and potential for ageing. by
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Harvest time at Kozlović
Autochthoinos is pleased to present a series of photos providing an insight into the recent harvest at Kozlović Vina in Istria, Croatia. by
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Borovitza Gamza 2009 from Bulgaria – 90 points
Borovitza Gamza 2009 from Bulgaria – “Light ruby colour, with nose of blackberries and some cherry; berries and cherry on the palate, with hints of spice and mushroom; very earthy character, with subtle oakiness and fresh acidity.” by
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Malagousia 2013 Single Vineyard by Alpha Estate from Florina, Greece
“The 2013 Single Vineyard Malagousia first exploded with citrus and apple aromas and, indeed, I was expecting to taste something like a ‘feinherb’ Riesling. But soon notes of tropical fruits, particularly pineapple, arrived and I could taste a strong (13% ABV), chunky wine, perfect for summer evenings.” by
