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Curated by Michele Edington, Certified Sommelier
Dubrovnik is the connecting port between Venice/Italy and the Greek Isles on many Eastern Med itineraries. The Peljesac Peninsula's steep, sun-baked Dingac slopes just up the coast produce Croatia's most celebrated red, from Plavac Mali -- a genetic relative of Zinfandel and Primitivo.
Grapes
red: Plavac Mali
Wines & pairings
Dingac (Plavac Mali)
Entrées
- Grilled octopus or slow-roasted lamb (peka-style) — Dingac's steep coastal vineyards give Plavac Mali (a genetic relative of Zinfandel) a big, sun-ripened red built for the Dalmatian coast's smoky grilled and roasted dishes.
Featured along
- Greek Isles — Dubrovnik
Common questions
- What wine is Peljesac Peninsula known for?
- Peljesac Peninsula, in Croatia, is known for Dingac (Plavac Mali), made from grapes such as Plavac Mali.
- What grapes are grown in Peljesac Peninsula?
- Plavac Mali.
- What food pairs with Peljesac Peninsula wines?
- Classic local pairings include Grilled octopus or slow-roasted lamb (peka-style).