Voštinić – Klasnić Ŝkrlet
Winery: Voštinić – Klasnić
Classification: Dry white wine
Varietals: 100% Ŝkrlet
Appellation: Grown only in Moslavina, a micro‐region of continental Croatia
Density and Yield: 5200 vines/ha; 2.5 kg/vine
Annual Production: 40,000 bottles
Alcohol: 11.8%
Climate: Continental
Terrain: Clay loamy soil located on the branches of the hills of Moslavačka gora, at approx 160 meters above sea level
Farming: Farming is organic, not certified
Vinification: All grapes are harvested by hand in the early morning hours in order to start vinification as coldly as possible. Pressing occurs quickly in stainless steel and once the must has naturally precipitated, fermentation is started exclusively with native yeasts. The wines are aged in stainless steel tanks until they are bottled.
Tasting Notes: Škrlet is a young, light, and playful type of wine. Packed with flowery aromas, herbal notes, and fruity tastes, A refreshing white wine is great for warm weather but also wildly food friendly, pairing with a wide variety of foods including raw bar (sushi, crudo, etc) as well as dishes with a little spice, especially Asian influence.
Škrlet is typically a clear and of light yellow color, with higher acidity and low alcohol, making it light, playful, refreshing, and easy to drink. It is rich with flowery aromas, herbal notes and often delivers a palate of pineapple, peaches and apples. This wine is a spring or summer day packed into a bottle, exploding with versatile flavors and aromas — Škrlet is a bright beam of sunshine wherever you may find the need.
Winery Information
Voštinić — Klasnić
Voštinić — Klasnić is located on a small hill near Ivanić Grad, in the region of Moslavina, far away from the stress and city hustle of Zagreb, a beautiful and humble estate surrounded by vineyards and orchards. The family has been making wine since 1936 when Tomislav's great grandfather planted the first vines of Škrlet in this area, some of which are still growing in the vineyards today and some of the oldest living Škrlet vines in existence.
