Piližota Plavina 2017

Producer: Ivica Piližota

Varietal: Plavina

Region: Dalmatia, Croatia

Piližota takes its name from Ivica Piližota, an intrepid pioneer in the cultivation of native Croatian grape varietals.  Ivica dedicates his work to capturing the unsung terroir of central Dalmatia.  Here, the soil is a layered affair of loamy clay and limestone bedrock, leading to vigorous vine production. 

At around 300 meters above sea level, the Piližota vineyards see some of the warmer temperatures in Central Dalmatia.  Nights can be surprisingly cool, and the entire region is swept constantly by the coastal sea breeze.  The airflow from the ocean keep mildew and disease at bay, allowing Piližota to operate organically. 

Ivica's Plavina is unique in the world of Croatian reds. It has a softness and brightness that one seldom finds in coastal regions. Piližota’s warm microclimate and diverse soil structure maintain a lively level of acidity while keeping the fruit subtle and fresh.