NV Jagunić Three Stars Brut, Plešivica – Okić – buy online

WHO?

The Jagunić family has dedicated their lives to producing premium wines across four generations. Much love, effort, and hard work have been invested to ensure that every drop satisfies even the most discerning palates. This legacy has been passed down through generations, enriched by the invaluable experience of their grandfathers, while new technologies and trends have been introduced by brothers Dominik and Martin, both agronomy graduates specializing in their respective fields. Today, the winery is focused on producing sparkling, still white, and amber wines. This is precisely the segment where the potential of Plešivica shines, one of the most promising terroirs in the recent history of Croatian winemaking.

WHERE?

Plešivica has long been known as an almost perfect place for grape cultivation. It’s a combination of several factors: the slope of the terrain, their exposure to different sides of the world, soil type, wind exposure, climatic conditions, and human influence. The vineyard sites are carefully chosen based on the variety, rootstock, and the envisioned wine, and they are among the best that Plešivica offers on its widely renowned “amphitheaters.” The current eight grape varieties are grown in ten locations, all in close proximity to the winery to minimize the time between harvesting and processing. Harvesting is exclusively done by hand and with uncompromising selectivity to ensure excellent raw materials.

WHY?

The three stars in this case allude to the three top vineyards of the Jagunić family from which the grapes for the base wine of this “multi-ethnic blend” come. Besides Chardonnay and Riesling, the base of this sparkling wine consists of old Plešivica grape varieties (over 15 of them, including Plavec Žuti), which is reflected most in its authenticity. The traditional Champagne method with optimal aging on yeast (20 months) gives this wine seriousness and character. An ideal balance of citrus, yeastiness, and salty minerality supported by persistent and creamy bubbles.