Marastina
White wine grape variety
Also known as Rukatac, Dalmatian Malvasia Bianca Lunga
Marastina is a white wine grape with signature aromas of apricot, peach, honey note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Debit and Bogdanusa.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for apricot-peach fruit with honeyed floral tones.
- Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Marastina profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Marastina.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Dalmatia · Hvar · Peljesac
- Classic styles: Traditional Dalmatian white often blended and also used in sweet regional styles such as Prosek · Ripe stone-fruit profile with low tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Marastina a red or white grape variety?
Marastina is a white wine grape variety.
What does Marastina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Marastina include apricot, peach and honey note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Marastina?
Documented tells for Marastina: Look for apricot-peach fruit with honeyed floral tones. and Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Marastina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Marastina is most commonly confused with Debit, Bogdanusa and Malvasia Bianca Lunga. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Marastina grown?
Classic regions for Marastina include Dalmatia, Hvar and Peljesac.