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Synonyms
Zlahtina is a white grape variety, with its roots in Primorska Hrvatska, Croatia.
The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and low alcohol.
The tasting note runs to lemon, citrus, apple and pear.
It is planted most seriously in Krk.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, high-yielding vigour and a preference for coastal.
On other labels it goes by Vrbnicka Žlahtina, Žlahtina Bijela and Zlajtina.
At the table it suits škampi na buzara, mozzarella and fig salad and pasta with rocket and chilli.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Krk
Food pairings.
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Škampi na buzara
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Mozzarella and fig salad
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Pasta with rocket and chilli
Also labelled.
Vrbnicka Žlahtina, Žlahtina Bijela, Zlajtina.
Bottles to look for.
- Katunar Zlahtina, Croatia
- Sipun Zlahtina, Island of Krk, Croatia
- Toljani Zlahtina, Island of Krk, Croatia
- Zlatna Vrbnicka Zlahtina, Croatia
Zlahtina: common questions
01.What does Zlahtina taste like?+
Zlahtina tastes of lemon, citrus, apple and pear. The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and low alcohol.
02.Where is Zlahtina from?+
Zlahtina originates in Primorska Hrvatska, Croatia.
03.Where is Zlahtina grown?+
The key regions for Zlahtina are Krk.
04.What food pairs with Zlahtina?+
Pour it with škampi na buzara, mozzarella and fig salad and pasta with rocket and chilli.
05.What else is Zlahtina called?+
Zlahtina is also labelled Vrbnicka Žlahtina, Žlahtina Bijela and Zlajtina.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Croatia.