3. PP Orahovica Croatia, Slavonija Like in the rest of the Central Europe, grape cultivation pred-dated the Romans by several hundred years Became more sustantial and organized under the Roman Empire (Mark Aurelius 232.-282.) Vineyards and winemaking survived invasions of different tribes and anti-alcohol policies of the reaches of the Ottoman Empire
4. PP Orahovica Croatia, Slavonija The core of resilient winemaking culture is shared with surrounding nations, notably Austria, Hungary and Italy Croatia’s Slavonian forests have long been a prime source for cellar oak , including the casks used for ageing some of the finest Italian wines
5. PP Orahovica About us situated in continental part of Croatia, Slavonija 6800 ha of arable lands winery and viticulture hazelnut plantage agriculture cattle breeding
6. PP Orahovica Vineyards 155 ha of vineyards planted with 7 varieties Green Silvaner Pinot Gris Rhine Riesling Welschriesling Blue Franconian Chardonnay Sauvignon
7. PP Orahovica Wine cellar founded in 1894. average yearly production 800.000 l (all varieties) the most famous wine from PP Orahovica cellar is Green Silvaner
9. Wines PP Orahovica Wine is more than just a kind of beverage Wine means sharing memories and emotions Special combination of soil, water, sun, climate and our work gives to the wine its special characteristics We produce wines that shows its varietal charachter and freshness
10. PP Orahovica Green Silvaner variety central Europe origin (Germany) old grape variety first documented in year 1659 (Castell in Bavaria) Orahovica terroir is ideal for this variety
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12. Green Silvaner top quality white wine Vineyard location south exposition at 150-240 m altitude Dry to semi dry Pale gold with light green When older has a golden color Smooth, velvety mouth feel and lovely finish of ripe green apple fruit Ageing process: first in barrel, than in bottle for 3 months, natural corck Best served cooled to 10-12 C Served as an aperitif, white meat and freshwater fishes. Bottled 0,75 l
13. Pinot Gris quality white wine Vineyard location 145-250 m altitude Dry to semi dry Light yellow color Full body white wine Elegant, rich extracts with full taste of light smoke aroma Recommended to serve at 12˚C Serve with rich and spicy dishes Bottled 0,75 l
14. Rhine Riesling quality white wine Vineyard location 145-200 m altitude Dry to semi dry Light yellow green color Classy wine full of charme Noble aroma, easy drinkable, pronaunced freshness and mineral taste Serve cooled at 8-10 C Best served as an apertif, also with sea food, cooked ham, baked weal or lamb Bottled 0,75 l
15. Chardonnay quality white wine Vineyard location 145-165 m altitude Dry to semi dry Light yellow and greenish color Crystal clear, moderate strength Smoothly rounded taste, slightly corpulent Aroma of ripe fruit and peach Serve cooled at 11 C Best served with appetizers, grilled fish and different kind of meat but also as an apertif Bottled 0,75 l
16. Sauvignon quality white wine Vineyard location 145-165 m altitude Dry to semi dry Light yellow with greenish reflection Rich with characteristic variaty aroma of elder Milde and pleasently sour Serve cooled at 10-12 C Best served with white meat dishes, wheal and quality fishes. Bottled 0,75 l
17. Welschriesling quality white wine Vineyard location 135-260 m altitude Dry to semi dry Light green color Harmonius balance between overall acids, extract and distinctive pleasant bitterness with floral aroma Serve cooled at 10-12 C Best served with white meat dishes and quality freshwater fishes. Bottled 0,75 l
18. Blue Franconian quality red wine Vineyard location 170-220 m altitude Dry Lively ruby red color Light bitter taste and developed varietal flavour Harmonious balance between overall acids, alcohol and extract combined with one year aging time, sourcherry aroma Serve cooled at 14-16 C Best served griled specialties and spicy meat Dishes, baked veal or lamb. Bottled 0,75 l