Bolfan Vinski Vrh is situated in the Hraina Municipality, on the wine-growing hills of Zlatar, in the Medimurje – Zagorje viticultural sub-region, in Croatia. For thousands of years, this has been a vine growing land, where exuberant wines were created & poured in varying styles, yet still keeping the traditional indigenous grapes throughout time.

There are legends & stories, with origins in 2nd-century Roman culture mentioning the vineyard & the Roman military station situated on top of the hill where the winery now stands. The Roman period was followed by a succession of mediaeval feudal owners, each of them leaving traces of vine growing & wine production.

Through their history, experience, ancient soil & bountiful location, Bolfan have reached the peak in wine production in the Croatian wine world. They have achieved a selection of completely natural vintages, by implementing a 100% organic & vegan friendly method of vine growing. Such techniques form fresh wines with outstanding minerality, fruity profiles & floral aromas.

Their wines are produced for those who search for more, who can recognise the differences that organic methods bring & want the best nature has to offer. Without the dedication, constant learning, attention to detail & persistence, of every individual person working at Bolfan, the philosophy described above would not be possible.

Vinification

The Pinot Gris & the Traminac have had a separate fermentation process in stainless steel tanks where the peels are fermented with the amber colour of the wine. Afterwards the blend is made in large wooden barrels of Slavonian oak. The wine is then aged in these barrels for ten months.

Tasting Notes

Starting with intense notes of apricot & spice. The wine is full-bodied but also has a softness, thanks to the ageing in oak barrels. The skin of the grapes is also with the juice, giving the wine pleasant soft tannins.

Pairs well with turkey dishes, smoked cheeses, bacon in a creamy sauce, garlic shrimp & many spicy Asian dishes.