Korčula’s Heritage meets all the requirements to be categorized as an iconic wine. It is, however, quite rare and available for tasting in only a few Dalmatian restaurants. A well-known Korčulan wine-maker Igor Radovanović started it as a project in 2017, along with sommelier Siniša Lasan. They have created this grk and pošip (authentic Croatian wine sorts) cuvee grown in 50-year-old vineyards in Smokvica on Korčula. Although they are present in equal proportions, the dominant taste seems to be that of grk (eng. Greek) with strong aroma of ripe yellow fruits and herbs while pošip gives it a fresh lightness. Heritage has become one of the most impressive and original white Dalmatian wines, along with winery Križ’s Grk and Miloš’s Rukatac.
Korčula’s Heritage meets all the requirements to be categorized as an iconic wine. It is, however, quite rare and available for tasting in only a few Dalmatian restaurants. A well-known Korčulan wine-maker Igor Radovanović started it as a project in 2017, along with sommelier Siniša Lasan. They have created this grk and pošip (authentic Croatian wine sorts) cuvee grown in 50-year-old vineyards in Smokvica on Korčula. Although they are present in equal proportions, the dominant taste seems to be that of grk (eng. Greek) with strong aroma of ripe yellow fruits and herbs while pošip gives it a fresh lightness. Heritage has become one of the most impressive and original white Dalmatian wines, along with winery Križ’s Grk and Miloš’s Rukatac.
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.
