2023 Voštinić – Klasnić Ikons White Blend, Croatia
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50% Ŝkrlet, 50% Graševina
Voštinić — Klasnić is located on a small hill near Ivanić Grad, in the region of Moslavina, far away from the stress and city hustle of Zagreb, a beautiful and humble estate surrounded by vineyards and orchards. The family has been making wine since 1936 when Tomislav's great-grandfather planted the first vines of Škrlet in this area, some of which are still growing in the vineyards today and some of the oldest living Škrlet vines in existence.
Now run by Tomislav Voštinić (aka Tomba aka the Young Prince of Škrlet), the winery bears the surname of the winemaker Tomislav, as an ode to his great grandfather Klasnić. All farming on the estate is strictly organic, but not certified, as Tomislav has his own issues with the certification process. He believes the benefits of organic farming are far more valuable for the health of the vineyards and the grapes, rather than the label.
Tomislav's grandfather was a pioneer in reviving the Škrlet grape, and following in his footsteps, Tomislav has continued that quest. However, Tomba's grandfather also always told him that the best wine of the region for every day drinking, was an an equal blend of the two iconic white varietals of Moslavina: Škrlet and Graševina. So as an ode to both Tomba's grandather, and these two prominent varietals - Ikons was born.
This iconic blend is bright, soft and super easy to drink. It is packed with flowery aromas, and delivers a palate of tropical fruit and peaches with some herbal notes.