Produced in a basement of family house near Motovun, Malvazija Istarska at first may not appear to have be made in great conditions. But Marko Fakin has a way with his vineyards, and he has created another dry wine that won a gold medal from Decanter, third a row. Vineyards of Motovun are characterized by mineral aftertaste, and Fakin gets rid of half of the harvest in order to get high concentration of grapes’ juice and its strong fruity aroma. It is best paired with wok dishes and barbecue white fish.
Produced in a basement of family house near Motovun, Malvazija Istarska at first may not appear to have be made in great conditions. But Marko Fakin has a way with his vineyards, and he has created another dry wine that won a gold medal from Decanter, third a row. Vineyards of Motovun are characterized by mineral aftertaste, and Fakin gets rid of half of the harvest in order to get high concentration of grapes’ juice and its strong fruity aroma. It is best paired with wok dishes and barbecue white fish.
In 2005, Secret Dalmatia was started from pure love for Croatia’s heritage, its incredible diversity, and beauty. We have since remained faithful to our initial mission – and are still today a boutique travel agency dedicated to showing the true, wholesome Croatia to the discerning travelers who want to experience our country and all our riches, not just see it.
A bottle of Croatian wine or rose liquor will go far in telling stories, and so will some of the praised olive oils. Keep the memory of the Adriatic alive with salt from centuries’ old pans at Ston or Pag Island or with a sample of Istria’s famed truffles. Lightweight travelers should consider typical spices like lavender or rosemary, herbal teas or candied orange peels and almonds.
