It is almost incredible how just one place on the island of Krk has spawned so many quality wineries as is the case with Vrbnik.
It also contains the wine story of the great Toljanić and Brusić families, whose love for wine only grows stronger, for the third generation in a row.
The beginnings of the Gospoja winery can be traced back to the 1990s, when they gradually expanded their wine range, starting from žlahtina to semi-dry mass wine, sparkling wine, rosé, and the red wine Gospoja and, interestingly, the dessert wine Sveta Nedija.
Specifičnost je ove vrbničke vinske obitelji što su odlučili spojiti vinarstvo s hotelijerstvom i ugostiteljstvom te su tako svoj mali obiteljski hotel, Vinotel Gospoja, zamislili i izgradili tako da se na svakom koraku vidi i osjeti posvećenost vinovoj lozi i ljubavi prema vinu. No, i poslije hotela ima još! Naime, Gospoja ima i svoju konobu, pizzeriju te pršutanu! U ovom dijelu Hrvatske otočani su poznati kao vrijedni i radišni ljudi, a Toljanići i Brusići su taj znamen doista ozbiljno shvatili!
MRS.
A: Frankopanska 1, 51516 Vrbnik
T: +385 51 857 142
And: info@gospoja.hr
W: www.gospoja.com
F: Madam
I: Mrs. Vrbnik
Prosciutto: Sveta Nedija 5
Wine hotel: Frankopanska 1
Wine tasting and Pizzeria: Vitezićeva 9
Rijeka – Wine Tasting Room: Riva Boduli 7a / Boutique: Kvaternikova 62
Grape variety: Žlahtina
Category: dry wine
Vineyards: Krk vineyards
Vineyard: Vrbnik Field
Vineyard age: 4-70 years
Vineyard altitude: 90-110 meters above sea level
Vineyard location: flat ground
Soil composition: alluvial-diluvian soil on flysch
Vinification: Žlahtina base wine, traditional production method
Maturation: aged on yeast for 24 months
Alcohol content: 12.2 vol% alk
Total acidity: 4.1g/L
Unfermented sugar: 6 g/L
Bottle size: 0.75L
Serving temperature: 8-10C
Wine description: Lighter straw color with a golden hue, crystal clarity and intense fine perlage. The aroma is rich, open with pronounced aromas of orange syrup, candied exotic fruit, brioche, butter and wet stone. The taste is characterized by a creamy texture of small bubbles and is soft and elegant, with refined freshness and a rich fruity finish.
With the dish: Krk prosciutto, homemade sheep cheese
Aging potential: Ideal flavor and freshness up to 3 years after release.
Awards: Decanter 2023- bronze, Sabatina 32. silver, VINA od DAVNINA 2021- gold, PAR Wine international 2021- gold
Grape variety: Žlahtina
Category: semi-dry wine
Vineyards: Krk vineyards
Vineyard: Vrbnik Field
Vineyard age: 30-70 years
Vineyard altitude: 90-110 meters above sea level
Vineyard location: flat ground
Soil composition: alluvial-diluvian soil on flysch
Vinification: crushing-crushing of grapes, pressing, dehydration of must, fermentation and stopping of fermentation at 12 vol % alk
Maturation: stainless steel 6 months
Alcohol content: 12 vol %
Total acidity: 4.7
Unfermented sugar: 11.5g/L
Bottle size: 0.75L
Wine description: Attractive golden yellow color, the nose has notes of honey and ripe banana, very fine and intense syrupy notes of citrus, apricot and pear. The scent is open, clean and complex and dominated by ripe fruit aromas of peach, apple and citrus peel, exotic notes of pineapple and banana, and in the background there is a herbal character and a note of minerality, algae and wet stone. It has an elegant taste and a smooth texture. With a harmonious balance between residual sugar and freshness, it appears very juicy and rich.
With the dish: Vrbnik presnec
Aging potential: The wine is very gently preserved due to its name "mass wine", so the wine must be stored very carefully and will still be very tasty after 3 years in such conditions.
Awards: Decanter 2023- bronze
Grape variety: Žlahtina
Category: dry wine
Vineyards: Krk vineyards
Vineyard: Vrbnik Field
Vineyard age: 4-70 years
Vineyard altitude: 90-110 meters above sea level
Vineyard location: flat ground
Soil composition: alluvial-diluvian soil on flysch
Vinification: grape crushing, pressing, cold fermentation
Maturation: stainless steel
Alcohol content: 11.51% alcohol by volume
Total acidity: 4.7g/L
Unfermented sugar: 1.4g/L
Bottle size: 0.75L
Serving temperature: 10-12C
Wine description: The wine is a lighter straw color with a greenish sheen, with pronounced fresh herbal and fruity aromas of freshly cut grass, sage leaves, and green apple, kiwi, and pear. On the palate, it is very elegant and refined, with a lighter body and lively acids.
With the dish: šurlice with shrimp
Aging potential: Žlahtina is best as a young wine, so it is recommended to consume it in the first year, but even after two to three years it will still remain very pleasant and fresh.
Awards: PAR Wine Award International - silver, Decanter 2023 - bronze
Grape variety: Sansigot, Debejan, Brajdica
Category: dry wine
Vineyards: Krk vineyards
Vineyard: Vrbnik Field
Vineyard age: 20-60 years
Vineyard altitude: 90-110 meters above sea level
Vineyard location: flat ground
Soil composition: alluvial-diluvian soil on flysch
Vinification: crushing-crushing of grapes, maceration for 7 hours, pressing, fermentation
Maturation: stainless steel 5 months
Alcohol content: 12 vol%
Total acidity: 4.3 g/L
Unfermented sugar: 1.5 g/L
Bottle size: 0.75L
Serving temperature: 8-10C
Wine description: The wine is a lighter salmon pink color, with an open aroma dominated by a fruity-floral aromatic profile. Notes of raspberry, sour cherry and floral notes of violet are emphasized. It is soft on the palate, the remaining sugar is brilliantly integrated into the elegant structure of the wine. The aroma profile perceived on the nose is reflected in the aftertaste.
With the dish: lamb liver pâté
Aging potential: Best consumed within the first two years.
Grape variety: Žlahtina
Category: dessert wine
Vineyards: Krk vineyards
Vineyard: Vrbnik Field
Age of vineyard: 50 years
Vineyard location: flat ground
Soil composition: alluvial-diluvian soil on flysch
Vinification: dried grapes, pressing, fermentation
Maturation: stainless steel min 18 months
Alcohol content: 13.6 vol%
Total acidity: 7.8 g/L
Unfermented sugar: 51 g/L
Bottle size: 0.375L
Serving temperature: 14-16C
Wine description: Deep amber color, complex and rich bouquet of walnut, marzipan and caramel. On the second nose, ethereal notes open, dried fig and apricot, dates, honey, candied orange peel and raisins. On the palate it is warm, fine and smooth in texture. The wine is syrupy with pleasant freshness and full body. It has an exceptionally long and lasting taste.
With the dish: kroštule, homemade cottage cheese
Aging potential: The wine is very appreciative of aging. It can be stored for several years.
Awards: PAR Wine Award International 2024- gold, Decanter 2023- silver
