MasterClass ‘The Noble Ones of the Slavonia & Danube region’ by Ivan Barbić MW
Graševina Croatica, Slavonia and Croatian Danube’s regional winegrowers’ association, is glad to present ‘The Noble Ones of the Slavonia & Danube region’ masterclass.
This event is the perfect opportunity to discover and taste the fantastic premium quality varieties that Croatia has to offer and their incredible terroir. Wine expert Ivan Barbić (MW) will guide you through a selection of Slavonian & Croatian Danube wines, explaining their qualities and characteristics.
Ivan Barbić MW
Ivan Barbic is a Master of Wine, based in Switzerland. He works as Head of the purchasing department for Bataillard, Swiss-based wine merchant and marketer specialist. As recognised expert, he judges wine globally and chairs at the wine competition La Sélection in Basel. He writes for magazines including Schweizerische Weinzeitung and Vinum.
Ivan’s rich background and deep knowledge of Croatian wines and Slavonia and Croatian Danube wine region makes him ideal choice for this Masterclass.
Masterclass wines
Baroque castles with historic cellars are part of the picturesque wine-growing region of Slavonia and the Croatian Danube. Just as unique as the character of the area is a large variety of quality wines with balanced fruit acidity and distinctive aromas.
Slavonia and the Croatian Danube is famous for its distinguished Graševina white wines because they give the best results in Croatia. But also, wine region excels in the production of other excellent white and red wines highly prized by the world's leading wine competitions.
The Master of Wine Ivan Barbić will guide you through an exclusive selection of particularly exciting and discoverable wines from the Croatian wine region of Slavonia and the Danube region.
The event language is English, but we are happy to answer your questions in German.
Please sign up in advance by e-mail to info@grasevina.hr
More information: prowein.grasevina.hr
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Wines
We recommend early registration as spaces are limited and will be granted on a first come first served basis.
After a participant has been approved, we shall send a confirmation email with an invitation for joining the event.
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Graševina 2023
Grapes
Graševina
Winery
Galić
Production area
Kutjevo
Wine type
Dry wine
Acidity
5,9 g/l
Alcohol
13,5 %
Sugar
3,6 g/l
PH
3,31
Beautiful and delicate fruity aromas of pineapple, green apple and vineyard peach, as well as the spicy aromas of chamomile and dried flowers make up the characteristic scent of the terroir of the Kutjevo vineyards. The taste is elegant with finely tuned acids and a nice finish, which makes this wine extremely drinkable. The grapes were cold macerated for 18-24 hours. The wine was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. 33% of the wine was fermented with natural yeasts and aged on lees – sur lie.
Graševina Vinkomir 2022
Grapes
Graševina
Winery
Kutjevo
Production area
Kutjevo
Wine type
Dry white wine
Acidity
5,8 g/l
Alcohol
13,5 %
Sugar
2,5 g/l
PH
3,20
Single vineyard line of premium Graševina produced from hand-picked and selected grapes. It is visually striking with a golden-yellow color, a seductive appearance, and an impressive label that reflects the unique style of the Kutjevo terroir. It exudes a seductive aroma with plenty of fruity character, such as pear, apple, and citrus. On the palate, it is enticing, with a complex, firm, and juicy texture, as well as an intensely melodic flavor. It encapsulates pleasant freshness with a light floral and mineral note, along with a long, crisp finish and a mild hint of sweetness.
This wine received a gold medal in the Catad’or World Wine Awards 2023.
Martin Albus Grande Cuvée 2022
Grapes
Graševina, Sylvaner
Winery
Orahovica
Production area
Orahovica
Wine type
Dry white wine
Acidity
5,9 g/l
Alcohol
12,5 %
Sugar
2,0 g/l
PH
3,15
Martin Albus wine is made from grapes from only two locations – Martin and Albus – emphasizing the uniqueness of the terroir. It is aged for a year in large Slavonian oak barrels, which brings softness, but does not disturb the terroir character of the wine. The wine is crystalline yellow in color with a golden sheen. On the nose it opens with lovely scents of vanilla and fruity shades of green and yellow apple, vineyard peach with some interesting, sporadic notes of mango. It is dry on the palate, medium-bodied, but long-lasting. Fruity and herbal in the aftertaste, with prominent juiciness and enhanced varietal bitterness provided by graševina, which opens the way to many pairing ideas.
Gold Cuvée 2020
Grapes
Pinot Gris, Traminer, Chardonnay, Rhein Riesling
Winery
Zlatno brdo
Production area
Baranja
Wine type
Dry white wine
Acidity
5,8 g/l
Alcohol
14,0 %
Sugar
18,0 g/l
PH
3,58
With a lot of understanding and an unmistakable sense of finesse, four great varieties of pronounced character (Rhein Riesling, Chardonnay aged in Slavonian oak, Pinot Gris of selective harvest and Traminac of selective berry picking) are blended into a harmonious whole. The old gold color indicates a mature wine from a later vintage, and the oily fluidity suggests power and depth. Intense and very complex on the nose, the wine shows seriousness and a grip of discipline noticeable in the layered aromatic sensations that change at regular time intervals in their sumptuous array. Yellow rose, lilac, ripe apricot and peach come first, while tropical fruits, vanilla, meadow honey, linden and chamomile make their way from the second row. The pleasant acidity and character of the essence like a magnet retain the entire aromatic structure, which does not lose its intensity and breadth even after a long time. Refined and modernly wins at the first, but at the same time retains attention and encourages intrigue. The rich extract copes without any problems with the well-integrated 14% alcohol, and the ubiquitous Baranja sweetness in the wine is cloaked in a mantle of vibrant, mineral freshness that keeps the wine in perfect balance.
This wine received a gold medal in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 and is rated a score of 96.
Chardonnay Mystique 2021
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Jakovac
Production area
Erdut
Wine type
Dry white wine
Acidity
6,0 g/l
Alcohol
13,5 %
Sugar
1,6 g/l
PH
3,46
Chardonnay Mystique wine was obtained with the help of the Sur Lie method, and it aged on fine lees in oak barrels for up to ten months. The result is a serious and harmonious wine with a full body and long-lasting aromas reminiscent of hazelnut and almond.
Traminac Principovac 2021
Grapes
Traminer
Winery
Iločki podrumi
Production area
Srijem
Wine type
Semi sweet white wine
Acidity
5,4 g/l
Alcohol
13,5 %
Sugar
22,0 g/l
PH
3,51
The line of semi-sweet Principovac premium wines is special wines that we produce in limited quantities and are created by later picking the healthiest grapes on selected parts of the Principovac location. Wines are nurtured and aged with the special attention of oenologists in our cellar, and their value can be recognized by true connoisseurs and gourmets. Complex in smell and taste, strong body with a long finish.
This wine gained a gold medal in the Mundus Vini Spring Wine Awards 2024.
Pinot crni 2021
Grapes
Pinot noir
Winery
Krauthaker
Production area
Kutjevo
Wine type
Dry red wine
Acidity
5,4 g/l
Alcohol
14,0 %
Sugar
1,6 g/l
PH
3,78
Pinot Noir, matured for 13 months in previously used and new (15 percent) Bordeaux barrique oak barrels, designated as quality wine with a Protected Designation of Origin (AOC), dry, 13.5 % alcohol content by volume, non-filtered, 0.75 l.
Modern, plush, full and warm with considerable fruitiness in a harmonious blend with well composed herbal and spicy strands and a floral tone, vibrant on the palate with noticeable yet unimposing tannin structure, well rounded, of considerable length. Of a darker sparkling ruby colour with a discrete albeit entirely adequately strongly pronounced aroma needing some time to open up and exhibit a beautiful, complex bouquet with ripe, dark rubus fruits and drupes underpinned by caresses of smoke and vanilla, overtones of dark flowers and dried spice herbs and a trace of white pepper. Pure, pleasantly bitterish on the palate, with a good acidity, plush with fine grained tissue, harmonious, lasting, while the rubes are once again perceived retronasally.
Frankovka Miraz 2021
Grapes
Blaufrankisch
Winery
Enosophia
Production area
Feričanci
Wine type
Dry red wine
Acidity
5,2 g/l
Alcohol
14,4 %
Sugar
0,8 g/l
PH
3,5
Fermentation with maceration for 14 days. Followed by pressing and continued malolactic fermentation in barrique barrels made of Slavonian oak. Aging in barrels for 12 months. After bottling, it aged for 1.5 years in the bottle.
Cabernet Franc 2020
Grapes
Cabernet Franc
Winery
Royal Hill Estate
Production area
Erdut
Wine type
Dry red wine
Acidity
5,9 g/l
Alcohol
14,0 %
Sugar
3,2 g/l
PH
3,42
This elegant wine was aged for 12 months in Slavonian and French oak, representing the full potential that the variety can give in the Danube region. On the nose, mint, sour cherry, red pepper and raspberry. Discreet woody notes. Medium body, supple tannins and moderate acids. The taste is layered. Cherries, dry oregano and sweet pepper dominate.
Goldberg Red 2021
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Blaufrankisch
Winery
Belje
Production area
Baranja
Wine type
Off-dry red wine
Acidity
6,2 g/l
Alcohol
15,2 %
Sugar
5,3 g/l
PH
3,51
This unique blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Blaufrankisch is a modern-style wine, soft, warm and full, its strong fruitiness combining harmoniously with nicely incorporated hints of herbs and spice. Its vibrant and compact ruby colour displays mild pink tones reflecting youth and longevity. Intensely concentrated, the Goldberg Red is spiced up with a bouquet of oak, spices, dark cherry and ripened plums. Nicely balanced aromas of coffee, dark chocolate and vanilla add to the strong complexity and distinctiveness of its aroma. Its taste is a soft and perfect balance of fruitiness, the piquancy of alcohol, and the smokiness of spices. The finish is fruity, spicy and vibrant, its notable freshness promoting succulency and endowing it with a charming vivacity.
This wine gained a gold medal in the Mundus Vini Spring Wine Awards 2024.