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Nincusa is a red grape variety, with its roots in Primorska Hrvatska, Croatia.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red fruits, herbs, earthy and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Primorska Hrvatska.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, low vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
On other labels it goes by Boun, Ninkusa, Splitska and Lincuvac.
At the table it suits roasted lamb in mediterranean herbs, spit-roasted suckling pig and vegetarian bean stew.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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roasted lamb in Mediterranean herbs
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spit-roasted suckling pig
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vegetarian bean stew
Also labelled.
Boun, Ninkusa, Splitska, Lincuvac.
Nincusa: common questions
01.What does Nincusa taste like?+
Nincusa tastes of red fruits, herbs, earthy and spicy. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Nincusa from?+
Nincusa originates in Primorska Hrvatska, Croatia.
03.Where is Nincusa grown?+
The key regions for Nincusa are Primorska Hrvatska.
04.What food pairs with Nincusa?+
Pour it with roasted lamb in mediterranean herbs, spit-roasted suckling pig and vegetarian bean stew.
05.What else is Nincusa called?+
Nincusa is also labelled Boun, Ninkusa, Splitska and Lincuvac.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Croatia.