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Bura-Mrgudić 'Basina Bjanko'

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Peljesac Peninsula > Dalmatia > Croatia

Pošip, Debit, Maraština, Trbjan, 2024

Perched on the dramatic slopes of Croatia’s Pelješac Peninsula, Bura-Mrgudić Winery is a family estate deeply rooted in the region’s centuries-old winemaking tradition. Basina Bjanko is true coastal blend of indigenous white grapes, the 2024 vintage focuses on the coveted Pošip grape for the bulk of the blend with an exciting fresher expression of the grape coming from a bit further north in Dalmatia and a little inland. Here the vines grow on sandy soils with more wind from the valley, delivering a much brighter expression with more lifted aromatics and acidity than is found on the island nearby islands. This, blended with the floral and the ancient Adriatic grape, Maraština (aka Rukatac), along with the underappreciated coastal grape, Debit, it creates a beautiful Dalmatian white full of sunshine - perfect for cloudy days.

Peljesac Peninsula > Dalmatia > Croatia

Pošip, Debit, Maraština, Trbjan, 2024

Perched on the dramatic slopes of Croatia’s Pelješac Peninsula, Bura-Mrgudić Winery is a family estate deeply rooted in the region’s centuries-old winemaking tradition. Basina Bjanko is true coastal blend of indigenous white grapes, the 2024 vintage focuses on the coveted Pošip grape for the bulk of the blend with an exciting fresher expression of the grape coming from a bit further north in Dalmatia and a little inland. Here the vines grow on sandy soils with more wind from the valley, delivering a much brighter expression with more lifted aromatics and acidity than is found on the island nearby islands. This, blended with the floral and the ancient Adriatic grape, Maraština (aka Rukatac), along with the underappreciated coastal grape, Debit, it creates a beautiful Dalmatian white full of sunshine - perfect for cloudy days.

Blend: 50% Pošip, 20% Debit, 20% Maraština (aka Rukatac), 10% Trbjan

ABV: 12.%

The Story: The Bura and Mrgudić families have tended these Dalmatian vineyards for generations, with records of their connection to the land dating back to 1627. In 1995, Niko Bura, a passionate viticulturist and central figure in the winery’s resurgence, produced the first vintage under the family label—just 4,000 bottles of Bura Dingač, which would become one of Croatia’s most sought-after expressions of Plavac Mali. Alongside his sister Mare Mrgudić, Niko helped establish Bura-Mrgudićas a benchmark for handcrafted, terroir-driven wines from southern Dalmatia. As the matriarch of the family and a strongly self-determined woman, Mare was one of the first female winery owners in post-communist Croatia, and led a remarkable charge in promoting and exporting Croatian wines to the US and other EU countries at a very early stage.Today, the next generation— brother and sister duo, Boris and Antonija Mrgudić—carry the legacy forward, maintaining a deep respect for family tradition while embracing a fresh and modern perspective. Their work ensures that the story of Bura-Mrgudić continues to evolve, while remaining grounded in the values that their family has guided for centuries. With wines that embody the raw beauty of Pelješac and the soul of a family deeply connected to its land, Bura-Mrgudić stands as one of Croatia’s leading artisanal producers—offering an authentic and pure expression of the Dalmatian coast.

The grapes for the Basina were harvested by hand from organic vineyards, with slightly raisinated grapes, which were destemmed and then naturally fermented in open vats with manual punchdowns, followed by 3 days maceration in Stainless steel tank. After aging a few months, it goes through a coarse filtration and then 6 months in bottles before release. Basina is named after a very small region near where the Bura family’s Tribidrag grapes are planted. The name comes from an old Illyric settlement at that location, dating back almost 3,000 years. The younger generation chose this name to emphasize that these wines showcase the truly ancient winegrowing traditions in this part of the world.

Personality: Bursting in symphony with popping sunshine, bright freshness and lively citrus acidity; Delicate Adriatic herbs, early-prickly pear, and briny minerality deliver the finish.

Harmony: Served slightly chilled, but like local cuisine, it should be enjoyed purely and simply, paired with the freshest of fish dishes and drizzled with young Dalmatian olive oil, if you can find some.