In this episode, we review the award-winning 2018 Terra Madre Plavac Mali Premium, a serious yet highly affordable red wine from Croatia’s youngest vineyard appellation, the Komarna wine region. Cultivated in limestone-rich soil by the boutique, ecological winery Vina Terra Madre (part of the Poljopromet portfolio), this organic premium blend features 85% Plavac Mali, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Syrah, and was aged for 12 months in French oak. It boasts a deep red hue and an expressive bouquet of dark berry jam, dried figs, Mediterranean herbs, and dark chocolate, leading into a full-bodied, velvety palate with well-integrated tannins, a juicy balance despite its 14.5% alcohol content, and a long, elegant finish. Earning a stellar 5/5 rating from both of us, this critically acclaimed vintage—which won a silver medal (93 points) at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards and a bronze at the 2025 International Wine Challenge—is still drinking beautifully in 2026 for just €17 (around $19.50 USD).
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We explore the vibrant world of affordable Eastern European wines. Expect honest reviews, surprising finds, and a little bit of fun in each video. Our focus lies in the quality and quantity of flavor, but we still aim to select affordable wines for ordinary people like you and us. We upload a new video each weekend. So, let’s taste wines from Eastern Europe together on the weekend!