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
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
Website
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