Bogdanuša

Bogdanuša is a white grape variety, which is grown on the Croatian island of Hvar, where it originated on the Stari Grad Plain.[1] Wines from this grape tend to be dry with a green-yellow to golden color and from 12% alcohol on up.[2]

Bogdanuša
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinBlanc
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledSee list of synonyms
OriginCroatia
Notable regionsCroatia
Notable winesBogdanuša
VIVC number1506

Premium quality Bogdanuša wines are produced by Dalmacijavino, and Plančić Winery.

Origins

Some genetics tests has been done for proving that Bogdanuša was brought to the island by the Greeks in the 4th century. However, the results are not conclusive.[3]

As the wine was drunk at religious festivals, it's believed that it gots the name Bogdanuša (given by God) for that reason.[4][5]

Production

Bogdanuša grapes only can be used to produce wine when they grow on deep, fertile, and moist soils as the soil of Stari Grad Plain. In other locations in Daalmacija, the grape can't be used for producing wine. For that reason, it has never been produced in large quantities.

Between famous local producers in Hvar are Carić, PZ Svirce, and Plančić. Under the name “Kaštelet bijeli” is sold a blend made with Bogdanušam, Trbljan Bijeli, and Maraština.[3]

Synonyms

Bogdanuša is also known under the synonyms Bogdanoucha, Bogdanuša Bijela, Bogdanuša Mala, Bogdanuša Vela, Bogdanuša Vela Mladinka, Bojadanuša, Bojdanuša, Mladeinka, Vrbanjka, and Vrbanjska.[6]

References
  1. Ante Krstulovic (2008), Vina Hrvarske: Vodeci hrvatski vinari, najbolja hrvatska vina i najvaznije vinske sorte [Wines of Croatia: Leading Croatia Winemakers, Best Croatian Wines and Major Varietals] (in Croatian), Profil, p. 224, ISBN 978-953-12-0944-1
  2. "Bogdanuša". Vinopedia.hr. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
  3. "Total Croatia Wine - The Indigenous Grapes of Croatia: Bogdanuša". www.total-croatia-wine.com. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  4. Bašić, Želimir (9 January 2005). "Bogdanuša, vino iz antičkog agera". Slobodna Dalmacija (in Croatian). Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  5. "Bogdanuša | Local Wine Variety From Hvar". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  6. Vitis International Variety Catalogue: Bogdanusa Archived 2012-04-30 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 2010-07-08


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