If you are a fan of Zinfandel wine then you will need to try a Korta Katarina Zinfandel, the original Zinfandel.
Croatian Zinfandel, also known as Crljenak Kaštelanski and Tribidrag in Croatia, is a Croatian gem of a wine and more complex than the American Zinfandel.
Croatian Zinfandel
Carol Meredith, an American geneticist, and her research team compared DNA profiles and records of different types of wines and determined that Zinfandel most likely originated in Croatia.
Their research found that Crljenak, from the Croatian region of Kaštela in Dalmatia, is identical genetically to Zinfandel.
Korta Katarina Zinfandel 2018
This Zinfandel wine won a bronze medal at the USA Wine Ratings 2020 and a silver medal at Sommelier’s Choice Awards 2020.
This is a delicious Zinfandel wine that has flavours of stewed plums, figs, cherry, and some chocolate notes.
Make sure to decant this wine at least a couple of hours before serving. The recommended serving temperature is 16°C – 18°C (61°F / 64°F) and pairs well with grilled meats so make sure to try this at your next BBQ.
Although this Korta Katarina Zinfandel isn’t available in Ontario, you can find Korta Katarina’s Plavac Mali and Pošip online at the LCBO or at Croatia Unpacked, the leading importer of Croatian wine in Ontario, Canada.
