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Prošek | Local Dessert Wine From Dalmatia, Croatia | TasteAtlas

Prošek

Prošek is a subtly sweet Croatian dessert wine which is traditionally produced in the south of the country, predominantly Dalmatia. The wine is made with a passito method—in which the grapes are first dried before they are pressed.


The most common grape varieties used in its production are native Croatian grapes Bogdanuša, Vugava, and Maraština, while the prime examples usually also blend the flagship Croatian grape—Plavac Mali. These dessert wines are typically well-balanced with aromas of ripe apricots, raisins, figs, and orange zest.


With age, they tend to develop notes of honey, caramel, and dry fruit. Prošek naturally pairs with desserts, and it can also be a good match to dry fruit, nuts, and cheese. This dessert wine should not be confused with Prosecco—sparkling Italian wine.