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Key regions
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Synonyms
Vugava is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Dalmatian Coast, Croatia.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and high alcohol.
Look for peach, apricot, floral, herbal and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Otok Vis.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm coastal.
Watch for the synonyms: Bugava.
At the table it suits poached seafood with fennel, paprika-rubbed chicken drumsticks and jambalaya.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Otok Vis
Food pairings.
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poached seafood with fennel
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paprika-rubbed chicken drumsticks
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jambalaya
Also labelled.
Bugava.
Bottles to look for.
- Lipanovic Vugava, Croatia
- Stina Vugava, Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija, Croatia
- Vislander Bugava Antique, Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija, Croatia
- Vislander Vugava, Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija, Croatia
Vugava: common questions
01.What does Vugava taste like?+
Vugava tastes of peach, apricot, floral, herbal and spicy. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and high alcohol.
02.Where is Vugava from?+
Vugava originates in Dalmatian Coast, Croatia.
03.Where is Vugava grown?+
The key regions for Vugava are Otok Vis.
04.What food pairs with Vugava?+
Pour it with poached seafood with fennel, paprika-rubbed chicken drumsticks and jambalaya.
05.What else is Vugava called?+
Vugava is also labelled Bugava.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Croatia.