Plavac Mali is pronounced PLAH-vahts MAH-lee, and it's usually listed as just Plavac on the label. This native Croatian grape is the most important dark grape on the Dalmatian Coast. This grape - whose name translates to plava, meaning blue, and mali, meaning small - typically offers ripe cherry and dark fruit tones with oak, vanilla and spice nuances. Enjoy with steak and mushrooms.
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