The winery
Griffin Family Winery
Family-owned winery based in Plešivica (Croatia), known for producing sparkling wines and a range of still wines, with a focus on winemaking practices that enhance freshness and aromaticity.
- Plešivica · Croazia
- 2 products
The story
According to the official website, the winery was founded as a family-run operation focused on producing quality sparkling wines. The winery's narrative emphasizes a long dedication to winemaking and an evolution toward techniques and products distinctive to the Plešivica area.
Production philosophy
The company favors methods that enhance varietal expression and freshness: a strong emphasis on producing traditional-method sparkling wines, the use of techniques such as cryomaceration and, in some products, winemaking that avoids the addition of liqueur or added sugars to maintain a dry, clean style.
Terroir and vineyards
The Plačevička area of Plešivica, the hills northwest of Zagreb. The mentioned vineyards include parcels at over 400 meters above sea level, in a region known for continental sparkling wines and for sunny exposures that favor Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon and other white varieties.
Awards and recognition
The company's website indicates that the product 'Griffin brut' has been recognized with a 'premium sparkling Wine Certification'.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Müller-Thurgau
- Portugizer (Portugizec)
- Sauvignon Blanc
What makes it distinctive
- Specializing in traditional-method sparkling wines.
- Use of cryomaceration to enhance floral and fruity aromas
- Products that include wines with no added liqueur
- Vineyards located on the Plešivica plateau, an area known for quality sparkling wines.
