The Croatian Wine Alliance, a group of global teams promoting Croatian wines led by the US-based duo, Aroma Wine Co., and Croatian Premium Wine Imports, Inc., is pleased to announce September 21st as the International Plavac Mali Day. This collaboration is a public and private partnership among organizations from the US, Canada, Australia, Europe and Croatia – all dedicated to telling the many stories of this indigenous and predominant Croatian red variety. To learn about all celebrations worldwide and the participating organizations, follow the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/internationalplavacmaliday and the #internationalplavacmaliday hashtag.

“Plavac Mali is a predominant red wine variety growing in Dalmatia which is very recognizable for its distinct aroma and tannins, and deserves a celebration around the time it is typically harvested,” said Mirena Bagur, co-founder of Croatian Premium Wine Imports, Inc., an importer, online retailer, and advocate for wines of Croatia. “This day will be recognized annually in the week surrounding September 21st, with various events, educational and promotional content in local geographies where Plavac Mali is presented. For example, in Boston we are organizing a wine pairing dinner featuring various Plavac Mali wines and a few tastings in boutique wine stores.”

Croatian Wine Alliance – javna i privatna suradnja
Aroma Wine Co. i Croatian Premium Wine Imports, Inc., dvojac je sa sjedištem u SAD-u, a surađuju s organizacijama širom svijeta na podizanju svijesti o vrhunskim hrvatskim vinima, uključujući i “Vina Hrvatske” https://vinacroatia.hr/ , vinsku organizaciju pri Hrvatskoj gospodarskoj komori, “Vino Dalmacije”, https://vinodalmacije.com/, udrugu vinara u Dalmaciji i Hrvatsku turističku zajednicu, zatim uvoznike i distributere u SAD -u, Kanadi, Australiji i Europi. Osim toga, veleposlanstvo Republike Hrvatske u SAD-u podržava američke uvoznike. Popis organizacija sudionika možete vidjeti na Facebooku.

About the Croatian Wine Alliance – a Public-Private Collaboration
Lead by Aroma Wine Co., and Croatian Premium Wine Imports, Inc., the US-based duo is working with organizations around the globe to raise awareness of premium Croatian wines, including the Wines of Croatia, https://vinacroatia.hr/en/, a wine organization within the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, Vino Dalmacije, https://vinodalmacije.com/ the association of winemakers in Dalmatia, and Croatian National Tourist Board, importers and distributors in US, Canada, Australia, and Europe. In addition, the Republic of Croatian Embassy and Consulates in the US are supporting the US importers. For a full list of participating organization, visit https://www.facebook.com/internationalplavacmaliday.

About Plavac Mali
The UC Davis and University of Zagreb conducted a DNA study of the variety only to discover that Plavac Mali (vitis vinifera) is a descendant of Zinfandel (Tribidrag or Crljenak kaštelanski) created a natural hybrid with another indigenous variety, Dobričić. Plavac Mali produces several styles of wines, from medium-bodied and easy-drinking, to elegant and robust wines. The aromas in Plavac mali are predominantly dark berries and Mediterranean herbs with expressive tannins, and mineral on the palate. Plavac Mali means ‘little blue’, referring to its appearance, small and dark blue berries.

“Plavac Mali is the most important variety in Dalmatia, as well as the main variety in two PDOs, including Dingač, the first Croatian PDO and the recently protected Ponikve,” said Leo Gracin, Doc. Dr. Sc. of Oenology, president of Vino Dalmacije Association and assistant professor at the University of Split, Studies of Mediterranean Agriculture. “Plavac Mali achieves a distinctive quality on the steep, southern slopes of the islands and coast of Dalmatia. The wines from Plavac mali are full-bodied, strong with ripe tannins and pronounced aromas of dark-berry fruit. In addition, by maturing in wooden barrels, this varietal acquires an additional structure and, with its delicate oak aromas, achieves its full potential that only the world's best wines from warm areas can be proud of.”

Croatian Premium Wine Imports
Based in the Boston Metro Area, Mass., CPWI imports, distributes, and online retails indigenous Croatian wines to most US states. The company portfolio includes 70+ wines from all Croatian wine regions. For more information, inquiries or to place an online order, visit www.CroatianPremiumWine.com/wine.