Kaštela Wine Route

The coastal castles of Kaštela are home to Crljenak Kaštelanski — the genetic ancestor of Zinfandel and Primitivo. DNA proved this Croatian grape is the father of California's most popular red.

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City

Kaštela

Country

🇭🇷 Croatia

Duration

Half day

Venue

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Kaštela Wine Route

winery · Kaštela

How to Complete

4 steps curated by Wine Memories

Drink the genetic original of California Zinfandel — in its homeland

Drink the genetic original of California Zinfandel — in its homeland

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Renaissance fortresses along the coast — wine country meets history

Renaissance fortresses along the coast — wine country meets history

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Parent and child grape comparison — taste genetic inheritance

Parent and child grape comparison — taste genetic inheritance

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Optional: Combine wine and Roman capital for the ultimate Dalmatian day

Optional: Combine wine and Roman capital for the ultimate Dalmatian day

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Kaštela Wine Route

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How to Complete

Visit a winery growing Crljenak Kaštelanski

Walk through the 7 Kaštela castle towns

Taste Crljenak vs Plavac Mali side-by-side

Visit Salona ruins and toast with Crljenak

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