Korta Katarina Reuben's Private Reserve 2016

Korta Katarina Reuben's Private Reserve 2016 is a deeply expressive Croatian red drawn from the estate’s finest barrels, offering a rare combination of power, refinement, and age-earned complexity. Crafted as a tribute to the strength of the local Plavac Mali tradition and the dramatic slopes of the Pelješac Peninsula, it stands as a wine of real presence and pedigree.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a dense, polished dark-ruby appearance with the kind of concentration you expect from a wine of this stature. The bouquet is layered and persistent, unfolding with dried black fruits, ripe berries, and stone fruit, followed by subtle herbal tones, smoke, and a touch of Mediterranean earth. The palate is full-bodied and remarkably deep, with supple tannins and a balanced structure that keeps the wine harmonious despite its considerable intensity. Rich fruit, savory complexity, and a refined, pleasantly noble bitterness carry through to a long, lasting finish. Built for further development, it has the concentration and balance to age gracefully for years to come.

Production
Reuben's Private Reserve is the estate’s personal selection of the best barrels, bottled only after extended and careful maturation. While the available information does not provide full vineyard specifics, the wine is tied to the steep hillside sites of the Pelješac Peninsula, a region known for its sun-drenched exposures, rocky soils, and demanding conditions that produce low-yielding, highly concentrated fruit. Vinification appears to focus on preserving the grape’s natural power while allowing for slow, even aging in bottle.

Food & Serving
This is a wine that pairs beautifully with richly flavored dishes such as lamb, grilled beef, slow-roasted game, aged hard cheeses, or Croatian-style meat dishes with herbs and dark sauces. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting for at least 1–2 hours is recommended to let the aromatics open and the structure soften.

Producer
Korta Katarina d.o.o. is one of Croatia’s standout modern producers, based in a region long celebrated for its red-wine heritage. The estate has helped raise the profile of premium Pelješac wines through a focus on quality, site expression, and meticulous barrel selection, with Reuben’s Private Reserve serving as one of its most distinguished cuvées.

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