Clemente
Vintage 2017
by Damjanić Wines
Varietal Malvasia Istriana
Color red
Region Croatia Coast Istra
Country Croatia
Medal Score
5.0
2 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
dried cherryorange peelwild herbsleathertobaccoearthy spice
Palate
Medium-bodied with firm but well-integrated tannins, lively acidity, and a slightly rustic, textured mouthfeel characteristic of Istrian coastal terroir.
Finish
Medium-long finish with lingering notes of dried red fruit, Mediterranean herbs, and a pleasant mineral salinity.
Food Pairings
- • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
- • Istrian truffle pasta
- • aged Pag cheese
- • roasted wild boar
- • prosciutto with figs
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2026
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Gold Vinistra 2022
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
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