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Autumn wines tend to have more body, warmth and spice, making them natural partners for the richer flavours of the season. Croatian wines made from native and regional varieties such as Frankovka, Teran and Plavac Mali pair beautifully with mushrooms, truffles, roast meats and slow-cooked dishes. Fuller Pošip and Graševina, as well as orange wines, are excellent autumn choices too.
As the days grow shorter, the food on our tables changes too. Light summer dishes make way for mushrooms, pumpkin, roasted vegetables, poultry, hearty pasta dishes and slow-cooked meats. These richer flavours call for wines with more structure, ripe fruit and spice.
Red wine may seem the obvious choice, but autumn wine certainly doesn't have to be red. A fuller white wine can be wonderful with poultry, mushrooms or roasted vegetables, while an orange wine brings texture, gentle tannins and savoury complexity to the autumn table.
Croatia offers all these styles and more. From juicy, versatile Frankovka and earthy Teran to the many expressions of Plavac Mali, alongside fuller Pošip, Graševina and characterful orange wines. There is a Croatian wine for almost every kind of autumn dish.
Autumn brings richer, earthier and more savoury flavours to the table. Croatia's diversity of grape varieties and wine styles makes it particularly interesting when looking for wines to accompany seasonal food.
Frankovka is a wonderfully versatile red. Its juicy fruit, freshness and spice make it equally at home with pizza or pasta Bolognese as with a richer coq au vin. It is an excellent autumn red for those occasions when you want flavour and character without choosing a particularly heavy wine.
Teran and mushrooms are natural partners. This characterful Istrian red is particularly good with earthy flavours such as mushrooms and truffles. Try it with mushroom risotto, truffle pasta or roasted mushrooms for a distinctly autumnal combination.
Plavac Mali has many faces. Lighter, fruitier expressions can work beautifully with poultry, while fuller and more powerful Plavac Mali wines are made for substantial roasts and slow-cooked stews. This versatility makes Dalmatia's famous red grape particularly interesting during the colder months.
Chicken and turkey can be excellent with white or orange wine. A fuller Pošip, richer Graševina or gastronomic orange wine has enough structure to accompany poultry and also works beautifully with substantial salads featuring roasted vegetables, nuts, cheese or grilled chicken.
Malvazija is a great match for grilled vegetables and Japanese food. The freshness, fruit and often subtly savoury character of Istarska Malvazija work beautifully with grilled or roasted vegetables, as well as Japanese dishes where umami plays an important role.
Autumn is made for longer dinners and discovering new food and wine combinations. From juicy Frankovka and earthy Teran to powerful Plavac Mali, fuller Pošip and Graševina and gastronomic orange wines, Croatia has a wine for every kind of autumn table.
Explore our selection of Croatian wines for autumn below and discover just how versatile the season can taste.
