Croatia

Question 1

Which red grape variety, famous in California as Zinfandel, originates from Croatia?

Answer 1

Crljenak Kaštelanski (also known as Tribidrag)

Question 2

What is the most famous white grape variety native to Croatia’s Dalmatian coast?

Answer 2

Pošip

Question 3

Which Croatian region, located along the Adriatic Sea, is best known for producing Plavac Mali wines?

Answer 3

Dalmatia

Question 4

What is the traditional Croatian term for a wine cellar or tavern where local wine is served?

Answer 4

Konoba

Question 5

Which Croatian peninsula is known for its high-quality Malvasia wines?

Answer 5

Istria

Question 6

Which Croatian wine region is home to the steep, sun-drenched vineyards of Dingač?

Answer 6

Pelješac Peninsula

Question 7

Which historic city, famous for its medieval walls, is also a gateway to Croatia’s wine regions?

Answer 7

Dubrovnik

Question 8

What is the name of the Croatian sparkling wine region located near Zagreb?

Answer 8

Plešivica

Question 9

What is the traditional method of drying grapes for Croatia’s dessert wine, Prošek?

Answer 9

Air-drying on straw mats

Question 10

Which island, famous for lavender fields, also produces excellent wines from Plavac Mali?

Answer 10

Hvar

Question 11

What is the Croatian term for a family-run winery that produces small-batch wines?

Answer 11

Vinarija

Question 11

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Croatia is famous for its ancient Stari Grad Plain vineyards?

Answer 11

Hvar Island’s Stari Grad Plain