Plavac Mali
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Plavac Mali Crni
Plavac Mali is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, dried fig, red fruit. Structure: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Zinfandel and Touriga Nacional.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on concentration: dark fruit, high alcohol, and strong tannic structure.
- Look for dried-fig and herbal-coastal notes that distinguish it from simpler ripe-fruit reds.
Confidence signals
- Dark fruit and dried-fig profile with herbal depth
- High tannin and high alcohol frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Dalmatia · Peljesac · Hvar
- Classic styles: Powerful Dalmatian coastal red · Dense age-worthy Croatian red with high alcohol
Common questions
Is Plavac Mali a red or white grape variety?
Plavac Mali is a red wine grape variety.
What does Plavac Mali smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Plavac Mali include blackberry, dried fig and red fruit. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Plavac Mali?
Documented tells for Plavac Mali: Anchor on concentration: dark fruit, high alcohol, and strong tannic structure. and Look for dried-fig and herbal-coastal notes that distinguish it from simpler ripe-fruit reds..
What is Plavac Mali most often confused with in blind tasting?
Plavac Mali is most commonly confused with Zinfandel, Touriga Nacional and Aglianico. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Plavac Mali grown?
Classic regions for Plavac Mali include Dalmatia, Peljesac and Hvar.