Tomic Beleca 2025

Originating from the Dalmatian coast, on the island of Hvar in Croatia, this white wine comes from the Tomic estate vineyards, planted on sun-drenched slopes overlooking the Adriatic. The plots benefit from a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot summers, mild winters, and sea breezes that cool the vines. The predominantly limestone and stony soils promote deep root development and excellent aromatic concentration, while preserving a characteristic freshness. This combination of intense sunlight, varied terrain, and rocky landscape gives the wine a distinctly maritime and mineral character.

The grapes are harvested by hand and then quickly transported to the winery, where they are gently pressed to preserve their aromatic freshness. The must is then clarified before undergoing controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to maintain varietal expression and fruit purity. Aging continues on fine lees, also in stainless steel tanks, with moderate stirring to add volume and complexity without altering the wine's vibrancy and maritime character.

This wine reveals notes of white-fleshed fruit , stone fruit , and ripe citrus, complemented by delicate floral touches and a subtle mineral dimension reminiscent of warm stone and sea breezes. Lightly herbaceous nuances add complexity without overpowering the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is ample yet taut, driven by a lively and balanced acidity, with a supple texture, beautiful purity of flavor, and a persistent, saline, and refreshing finish that begs for another glass.

Croatia may be a very young state, but it is a very old wine country. Wine in Croatia has a long, long history. Vines have been grown here since Antiquity. They were introduced around 5 centuries BC by the Greeks, who planted the first vines in southern Dalmatia, particularly on the islands, whose rocky slopes plunging steeply into an indigo sea were unsuited to any other form of farming. Today the country is enjoying a real renaissance, a direct result of the independence won just over 25 years ago (on 21 June 1991). It has allowed a young, dynamic generation of winegrowers to emerge, firmly resolved to revive a thousand-year-old tradition that was under threat. As in France, wines are strictly labelled according to their origin. There are some 300 official wine regions, generally divided into coastal and inland wines. Most wines are white and are produced inland, while red wines are produced along the coast. Although there are hundreds of grape varieties in Croatia, experts agree that the red Plavac Mali grape produces the best red wine. Plavac Mali is a genetic descendant of Zinfandel, a grape that clearly originates from Croatia and not from Italy, as was long believed. Croatia's sweet Prošek wine is made notably from the white Bogdanuša grape. Istrian Malvazija and Pošip from Korčula produce Croatia's most renowned white wines.