Croatian Skin Contact
Bura Rukatac Skin Contact, Dalmatia, Croatia 2023
- 100% Rukatac
- Certified Organic
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Located on the steep 45 degree Southern slopes of Pelješac Peninsula known for its big reds, Bura vineyards produce the most unique, delicious and prestigious wine to ever come out of the Dalmatian Coast. Niko Bura’s vineyards are fully organic and are the truest expression of the microclimate and land of Croatia’s southern Dalmatian coast. The Bura family has one of the longest traditions of winemaking in Dingač and Croatia as a whole, spanning over sixteen generations -- since the year 1410! The skin contact Rukatac is hand-harvested and then de-stemmed. The wine was fermented in open vats with strictly native yeasts, with approximately 7 days of skin maceration. Aged for 4 months in stainless steel tanks and bottled after a coarse filtration. Delightful golden color with black tea aromas, plenty of salinity and a touch of viscous almond bitterness on the finish.