Skaramuča Rukatac
Winery: Skaramuča
Classification: Dry white wine
Varietals: 100% Rukatac (Maraština)
Appellation: Island of Korčula, Dalmatia, Croatia
Density & Yield: 8,000 vines/ha; 1 kg/vine
Annual Production: 50,000 bottles
Alcohol: 13%
Climate: Mediterranean, with dry and hot summers, and mild winters
Terrain: Inland locations on the Island of Korčula, mostly flat and approximately 300 meters above sea level. Red soil with clay stones over a limestone base.
Farming: Organic. No irrigation, minimal amount of spraying in Spring and mid-Summer months, with small amounts of powdered sulfites and occasionally copper.
Vinification: Hand-harvest followed by skin maceration for 7 days and fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel (inox) tanks; unfiltered before bottling.
Tasting Notes: Rukatac (also known as Maraština) is an incredibly old indigenous Croatian varietal that found its origins in Dalmatia, and spread across the Mediterranean due to its high quality. The varietal can be very fragrant and fruity and, given its modest acidity levels, does very well making fresh wines with skin maceration.
This Rukatac is very aromatic, popping with white tea leaves and mandarin orange peel, and flavors of yellow pear, citrus, and a lengthy salinity to makes this wine perfect for sipping on the seaside with fresh cracked sea urchin, flavorful salads and a variety of seafood.
Winery Information
Skaramuča
Skaramuča family farms the largest vineyard in the Dingač appellation on Pelješac Peninsula today. This extreme region is considered to be the best plavac mali site in Croatia, with only a handful of growers producing limited quantities of wine.