Clai Bijele Zemlje

Ottocento crni Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.028 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Croatia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Teran
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Joyce Lin

Full bodied red made from Merlot and Refosco. High alcohol with pronounced intensity on the nose and palate. Dominated by black fruit, such as black plum, prune, fig and black cherry. Cassis and blueberry with cedar, dried thyme, rosemary. Strong licorice on the nose with noticeable nutmeg, cinnamon. Med plus tannin. Might be to young to open but if you don’t taste, how would you know if this bottle could age? Could go for another 5-10 yrs.

Full bodied red made from Merlot and Refosco. High alcohol with pronounced intensity on the nose and palate. Dominated by black fruit, such as black plum, prune, fig and black cherry. Cassis and blueberry with cedar, dried thyme, rosemary. Strong licorice on the nose with noticeable nutmeg, cinnamon. Med plus tannin. Might be to young to open but if you don’t taste, how would you know if this bottle could age? Could go for another 5-10 yrs.

Mar 1st, 2020
Kevin Hinchman

Cab, Merlot, Refosco

Cab, Merlot, Refosco

May 1st, 2014
A. R.
8.8

Modern as hell, but tasty. Very refined with dark fruits and some heat. I would not have a clue where this came from if tasted blind. Tasted at the winery.

Modern as hell, but tasty. Very refined with dark fruits and some heat. I would not have a clue where this came from if tasted blind. Tasted at the winery.

Jul 25th, 2019
Michael Seely

Croatian version of a super Tuscan blend. On the mark, luscious garnet color with a delightful full palette. Makes me miss Croatia!

Croatian version of a super Tuscan blend. On the mark, luscious garnet color with a delightful full palette. Makes me miss Croatia!

Apr 6th, 2019
Nenad Kesin

Seriously good wine, had it with chocolate-strawberry dessert and it was just great. Somehow mild, soft and then again rich in taste and flavour.

Seriously good wine, had it with chocolate-strawberry dessert and it was just great. Somehow mild, soft and then again rich in taste and flavour.

Mar 30th, 2018
Kyle Zeman

Sweet tarts woody tannins

Sweet tarts woody tannins

Aug 10th, 2015
Dejan Cacic

Vinarija Clai (zapadna Istra). Alkohola 14,6%. Berba 2012. Kupaza Refosco, merlo i cabarne sauvignon. Preovladava refosco. Oseti se ukus dzema od malina. Fino vino. Nema previse tanina, fino izbalansirano. Ne oseti se toliki alkohol. Ide uz jela od crvenog mesa.

Vinarija Clai (zapadna Istra). Alkohola 14,6%. Berba 2012. Kupaza Refosco, merlo i cabarne sauvignon. Preovladava refosco. Oseti se ukus dzema od malina. Fino vino. Nema previse tanina, fino izbalansirano. Ne oseti se toliki alkohol. Ide uz jela od crvenog mesa.

Nov 15th, 2014
roland benedetti

Décidemment, Clai c'est la classe!

Décidemment, Clai c'est la classe!

Sep 6th, 2014
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.1

Joe had this 6 months ago

Joe had this 6 months ago

May 3rd, 2025
Matt Duncan

Matt had this 7 years ago

Matt had this 7 years ago

Jun 1st, 2018