“Gianfranco Kozlović gave me a ride in his Mercedes from Santa Lucia vineyard in Buje to his winery.” With these words, the English journalist, radio presenter, poet, magazine editor, and wine writer Andrew Jefford began his article in Financial Times. He quotes Kozlović: “I bottled my first wine in 1987. It was hard from the very first bottle and cork. We were small and unorganized, but absolutely certain of one thing – we can offer something unique.” Jefford states that Croatia not only produces good wines but also potentially great ones which the world is yet to recognize. He points out that Croatia has 140 authentic sorts of which only 60 are commercially available. He also touched upon Croatian wine regions and its most popular wines that he tasted, and dedicated a special paragraph to Jo Ahearne: a MW who has settled on Hvar after international career.
“Gianfranco Kozlović gave me a ride in his Mercedes from Santa Lucia vineyard in Buje to his winery.” With these words, the English journalist, radio presenter, poet, magazine editor, and wine writer Andrew Jefford began his article in Financial Times. He quotes Kozlović: “I bottled my first wine in 1987. It was hard from the very first bottle and cork. We were small and unorganized, but absolutely certain of one thing – we can offer something unique.” Jefford states that Croatia not only produces good wines but also potentially great ones which the world is yet to recognize. He points out that Croatia has 140 authentic sorts of which only 60 are commercially available. He also touched upon Croatian wine regions and its most popular wines that he tasted, and dedicated a special paragraph to Jo Ahearne: a MW who has settled on Hvar after international career.
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.
