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Clai

Istria, Croatia

About

Giorgio Clai produces profound natural wines from Malvazija Istarska and Refošk grapes in a tiny cellar in the Istrian village of Krasica. His Malvazija, left on skins for extended maceration, becomes a copper-hued wine of extraordinary complexity and depth. Zero additions, zero filtration — just pure Istrian terroir captured in a bottle.

Why It's a Hidden Gem

Croatia's most uncompromising natural winemaker, producing orange Malvazija of staggering depth in a village cellar on the Italian border.

Wines

Wine Styles

Malvazija IstarskaRefoškOrange Wine

Standout Bottles

  • Sveti Jakov Malvazija
  • Ottocento

Tags

natural-winefamily-runorganic

Location

Clai

Krasica 4, 52470 Umag, Istria, Croatia

Practical Info

Appointment

Hours

[TBD] — by appointment only

Tasting

From €undefined+

Languages

Croatian, Italian, English

Address

Krasica 4, 52470 Umag, Istria, Croatia

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