How do you pronounce Plavac Mali?

Plavac Mali is pronounced PLAH-vats MAH-lee.

Where does Plavac Mali come from?

Plavac Mali grows in Dalmatia, Croatia.

Expect blackberry, dried fig, carob, mediterranean herb. Closest familiar reference: a ripe, high-alcohol Zinfandel or Primitivo.

Tasting profile: Dark cherry and dried fig with a lick of black pepper and carob, carried on firm tannins and a warmth that shows the sun it grew under.
Where it grows: Dalmatia, Croatia
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How do you pronounce Plavac Mali?: Plavac Mali is pronounced PLAH-vats MAH-lee.
Where does Plavac Mali come from?: Plavac Mali grows in Dalmatia, Croatia.
What does Plavac Mali taste like?: Expect blackberry, dried fig, carob, mediterranean herb. Closest familiar reference: a ripe, high-alcohol Zinfandel or Primitivo.

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