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Synonyms
Darnekusa is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Hvar, Croatia.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for meat, tar, pepper and salt.
The regions that matter for it are Hvar.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for warm.
Watch for the synonyms: Drnekuša.
At the table it suits pasta alla norma, chargrilled beef with red peppers and slow-cooked brisket with onion.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Hvar
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Pasta alla Norma
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Chargrilled beef with red peppers
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Slow-cooked brisket with onion
Also labelled.
Drnekuša.
Bottles to look for.
- Plancic Darnekusa, Island of Hvar, Croatia
Darnekusa: common questions
01.What does Darnekusa taste like?+
Darnekusa tastes of meat, tar, pepper and salt. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Darnekusa from?+
Darnekusa originates in Hvar, Croatia.
03.Where is Darnekusa grown?+
The key regions for Darnekusa are Hvar.
04.What food pairs with Darnekusa?+
Pour it with pasta alla norma, chargrilled beef with red peppers and slow-cooked brisket with onion.
05.What else is Darnekusa called?+
Darnekusa is also labelled Drnekuša.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Croatia.