Plavina
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Plavina Crna
Plavina is a red wine grape with signature aromas of tart cherry, strawberry, herbal note. Structure: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Cinsault and Pais.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for juicy red fruit and soft tannin rather than powerful extraction.
- Check acidity as lively with a lighter medium-minus body feel.
Confidence signals
- Juicy red-fruit and herbal profile
- Low tannin with fresh acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Dalmatia · Northern Dalmatia · Sibenik
- Classic styles: Light fresh Dalmatian red with soft tannin · Juicy coastal red for early drinking
Common questions
Is Plavina a red or white grape variety?
Plavina is a red wine grape variety.
What does Plavina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Plavina include tart cherry, strawberry and herbal note. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Plavina?
Documented tells for Plavina: Look for juicy red fruit and soft tannin rather than powerful extraction. and Check acidity as lively with a lighter medium-minus body feel..
What is Plavina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Plavina is most commonly confused with Cinsault, Pais and Grolleau. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Plavina grown?
Classic regions for Plavina include Dalmatia, Northern Dalmatia and Sibenik.