Škrlet
The Croatian Indigenous Rarity
Škrlet is grown in Moslavina and Continental Croatia.
2regions it is known for
1other name
- Tastes of
- citrus, green apple, mineral and fresh
- Goes with
- light fish, salads and fresh cheeses
- Also called
- Skrlet
Where it grows
Moslavina and Continental Croatia
The story
Škrlet is genuinely indigenous to Croatia—found nowhere else. It grows mainly in Moslavina, making fresh, light whites. A handful of producers are working to preserve and promote this rare variety.
Insider story
Škrlet is a conservation project grape.
Only a few producers bother with it.
The wines are light, fresh, easy.
Technical deep dive
Light-bodied white.
Citrus, green apple, fresh.
Best drunk young.
Industry secrets
Škrlet is for Croatian wine completists.
It's rare enough that finding a bottle is an achievement.
For collectors
Investment grade C-
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Various Moslavina producers
- Value picks
- Any Škrlet you find ($12-20)
- Price trend
- Stable. Rare.
- Collector’s tip
- Buy for curiosity. Support preservation.