Tasting Box – Fresh Croatian Summer Wines

The story behind this selection

When the sun is high and the days stretch into warm, lingering evenings, it’s time for wines that are light, fresh and full of character. This carefully curated tasting box features six Croatian wines that capture the spirit of summer – perfect for picnics, garden dinners, or simply unwinding on the balcony.

From a festive sparkling wine to three vibrant whites and two juicy reds that shine when lightly chilled, this box showcases the refreshing side of Croatia’s diverse wine regions: Baranja, Slavonia and Istria.

This tasting box includes:

• Vina Belje – La Belle Grand Brut (sparkling, Baranja)
• Feravino – Classic Chardonnay (white, Slavonia)
• Medea – Istarska Malvazija (white, Istria)
• Jakovac – Cuvée Blanc (white, Slavonia)
• Feravino – Classic Frankovka (red, Slavonia, best lightly chilled)
• Medea – Cabernet Sauvignon (red, Istria, best lightly chilled)

Taste and style

The box opens with La Belle Grand Brut from Vina Belje – a crisp, elegant sparkling wine from Baranja with fine bubbles, notes of green apple, and a refreshing finish.

The three white wines each bring a different expression of freshness: Feravino’s Classic Chardonnay is smooth and fruity, Medea’s Malvazija is citrusy and floral, and Jakovac’s Cuvée Blanc blends Graševina and Sauvignon Blanc into an aromatic and summery whole.

The two reds – Feravino Frankovka and Medea Cabernet Sauvignon – are light, juicy and ideal for chilling. Expect flavours of cherry, blackberry, soft spices and an easy-going, drinkable character that suits hot summer nights.

Food pairing

These wines are made for warm-weather meals. The sparkling wine is perfect as an aperitif or with oysters and summer salads. The white wines pair beautifully with grilled vegetables, seafood, lemony pasta or Mediterranean-style dishes.

Serve the red wines slightly chilled with barbecued meats, couscous salads, veggie wraps or a relaxed sharing platter. They’re perfect for alfresco dining and casual summer evenings.

Serving advice: 8–15 °C, serve white and red wines slightly chilled.

Specifications

• Contents: 6 bottles (1 sparkling, 3 white, 2 red)
• Origin: Baranja, Slavonia & Istria, Croatia
• Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Malvazija Istarska, Sauvignon Blanc, Frankovka (Blaufränkisch), Cabernet Sauvignon
• Alcohol content: varies per wine (between 12.5% and 13.5%)
• Serving advice: 8–15 °C, serve white and red lightly chilled