Kvarner Wines

Originating from the slopes of Bakar Bay in the area between Bakar and Bakarac, at the beginning of the 19th century, according to the records, Bakarska vodica was produced. The people have preserved the oral tradition that during his reign from 1740-1780. Empress Maria Theresa allowed the inhabitants of the Bakar region to freely clear the land and turn it into vineyards, which would thus become their property.

Although there are no reliable historical confirmations that would prove the accuracy of this tradition, the story says that this act created the Copper Terraces - presidi, today the trademark of this area. The work was painstaking and due to the steep configuration of the terrain, it was carried out entirely by hand. The slopes of the Bay of Bakar were completely terraced with the construction of Bakarski prezida, where 45 ha of vineyards were spread, 40 wagons of grapes were harvested and 30 wagons of wine were made. In those ancient days, the production of Bakarska vodica started in Praputnjak.

According to the Wine Act of 1930, Bakarska vodica was considered a natural sparkling wine from the Croatian Littoral, which could be produced exclusively in the traditional way from grapes harvested from the Bakar terraces. The records state that the wine was produced from the clear must of the local white grape variety.

It is interesting how women played a significant role in maintaining the vineyard and making wine - since their husbands and fathers, sailors or caulkers, were often away from home. Upon returning to their homes, they would help by doing the most difficult jobs such as building bridges or digging hard earth. This is how a tradition was created, the undeniable value of which was left to future generations as a legacy. According to Boris Petković, Manager of the PZ "Dolčina" Praputnjak Association, the Bakar Wine Terraces, i.e. the Bakar Presidi, are a cultural monument that was recognized and protected by law in 1972, and this status of cultural property was confirmed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia in 2011. Bakar presidi and Stara Bakarska vodica today represent an important segment of the cultural and historical heritage of the city of Bakar, i.e. Praputnjak, with strong touristic and educational potential. The copper presidios give a visual stamp to the entire bay and its slopes, and it is safe to say that it is a "graphic stone record in space".

The wine is golden yellow in color with a ripe and complex aromatic profile. The wine is golden yellow in color with a ripe and complex aromatic profile. The aromas of honey, peach, pear and baked apple stand out, with discreet spicy notes. Fine, aromas of honey, peach, pear and baked apple stand out, with discreet spicy notes. The fine, fine perlage adds elegance, while the creamy, rich body provides a fuller feeling on the palate. Serve with fish carpaccio, marinated sardines, octopus salad, palate. Serve with fish carpaccio, marinated sardines, octopus salad, marinated anchovies, tuna tartare, seafood salad, fish pate, marinated anchovies salad, tuna tartare, seafood salad, fish pate, crab salad, shrimp tartare, oysters. crab, shrimp tartare, oysters.

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