Brkić

Classic Zilavka

8.611 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Zilavka
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

My first experience tasting a Bosnian wine, this golden-hued, lush, biodynamically farmed white from Brkić is crafted from the indigenous Žilavka grape. It's highly aromatic, bursting with pungent notes of bruised pear, decomposing flowers, dried tarragon, iron, and Honey Nut Cheerios. Lees contact has endowed it with a lovely texture, as well as aging in neutral oak, lending further dimension to fleshiness, the core expresses pear as well, but also nuanced, ripe pineapple, banana chips and lithe, stony minerality. For this American palate, Žilavka is a unique experience. 12.5% ABV | Sample

My first experience tasting a Bosnian wine, this golden-hued, lush, biodynamically farmed white from Brkić is crafted from the indigenous Žilavka grape. It's highly aromatic, bursting with pungent notes of bruised pear, decomposing flowers, dried tarragon, iron, and Honey Nut Cheerios. Lees contact has endowed it with a lovely texture, as well as aging in neutral oak, lending further dimension to fleshiness, the core expresses pear as well, but also nuanced, ripe pineapple, banana chips and lithe, stony minerality. For this American palate, Žilavka is a unique experience. 12.5% ABV | Sample

Jul 16th, 2016
Colin Howard

Owner Oso Market in Portland

8.7

One of the most unique whites I have ever had. Tropical, musky, honeyed, almost like an old mans cologne. C5

One of the most unique whites I have ever had. Tropical, musky, honeyed, almost like an old mans cologne. C5

Jun 20th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

It's a citrus blend; lemon, lime, oranges. Touch of guava, pineapple, oily, ginger root with a splash of creme, citrus blossoms, gritty minerals/chalk, dry stones and finishes with ripe tropical fruit.

It's a citrus blend; lemon, lime, oranges. Touch of guava, pineapple, oily, ginger root with a splash of creme, citrus blossoms, gritty minerals/chalk, dry stones and finishes with ripe tropical fruit.

Jun 4th, 2016
Nikki Goddard, DWS

Savory, herbal, pear. Bright refreshing acidity.

Savory, herbal, pear. Bright refreshing acidity.

May 12th, 2016
Timothy Lynch

Tito would probably say "we can do better than making wines in our basement."

Tito would probably say "we can do better than making wines in our basement."

Jan 30th, 2017
Michael Mallon

Truly unique. Pear, herbs, brine, hints of durian, minerals.

Truly unique. Pear, herbs, brine, hints of durian, minerals.

Aug 10th, 2016
Abraham Axler

Citlucka as much as I wanted to root for a Bosnian underdog this is deeply ordinary

Citlucka as much as I wanted to root for a Bosnian underdog this is deeply ordinary

May 12th, 2016
Daniel Dunham

Daniel had this 8 years ago

Daniel had this 8 years ago

May 1st, 2016
Brendan Baker

Brendan had this 8 years ago

Brendan had this 8 years ago

Apr 14th, 2016