Freddy R. Troya

9.2

SoHu – Orange Zutina 2022
Dalmacija (Dalmatia), Croatia 🇭🇷

Overview
A natural narančasto vino (orange wine) crafted from white grapes in the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. Exact blend isn’t disclosed, but wines from this region often rely on indigenous varietals like Debit, one of Dalmatia’s oldest and most historic white grapes. Orange Zutina is made in a skin-contact style, giving it both rustic charm and distinctive character.

Aromas & Flavors
Opens with dried citrus peel, apricot skin, and herbal tea notes, followed by subtle hints of honey and nuts. There’s a savory layer that grounds the fruit, making it complex yet approachable.

Mouthfeel
Textured and slightly grippy, thanks to extended skin contact. Medium-bodied with lively acidity, balanced by a touch of oxidative depth. Persistent finish with orange zest, saline minerality, and a faint herbal echo.

Winemaking Notes
Fermented naturally with indigenous yeasts, macerated on skins for weeks, and bottled unfiltered — a hallmark of the region’s artisanal orange wine movement. This keeps the wine slightly hazy, rustic, and full of authentic character.

Food Pairing
Brilliant with grilled squid, octopus salad, or herb-laced Mediterranean dishes. Also works surprisingly well with roasted root vegetables or aged goat cheese.

Verdict
A fascinating natural expression from Croatia that captures both ancient technique and modern revivalism. A must-try for orange wine lovers seeking something off the beaten path — soulful, textured, and unmistakably Dalmatian. Cheers! 🍊✨ — a month ago

Nenad Kesin

9.0

Very good wine from Dubokovic, full of scents and flavours, rich, tannic, fruity, juicy. Far from best wines of this winemaker, but it’s still worth of rescpect and above all, very tasty to try. — 8 years ago

Luka Bayer

9.4

Could be my most fav plavac mali at the moment. Priced sligtly over 20 euros, which is a bargain. Strong on the nose, very high alcs, massive body with a distinct anchovies note that every "unpolished" plavac should have. — 9 years ago

Chris Niro

9.0

Solid, tannic and flavorful. — a year ago

Carter White

9.3

Juicy red fruit, sticky, fresh, it slaps! — 2 years ago

Jeroen Wagemans

8.9

Pretty good — 7 years ago

Norm Baker

9.0

Lucie brought back from Croatia. Very nice, simple wine. Easy to drink — 9 years ago

Bonnie Chu

8.9

Savory and more complex than moj otok — 2 years ago

Nicky Lacourse

9.0

Dry white. Delicious and easy to drink. — 6 years ago

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Stanislav Lobanov

9.0

(16.5/20) Довольно сложный аромат с нотами жареных лесных орехов, яблока, груши, цедры лимона и легким редуктивным тоном. Тельное с довольно высокой кислотностью. Очень напоминает шардоне из Бургундии. — 9 years ago