Franc Arman
The Franc Arman Winery, in Istria in northwest Croatia, was established in 1850. Still a family owned business, led by Franc and Oliver Arman, the winery spans 20 acres , and produces Indigenous Malvezija, Pinot Gris and Merlot. Franc Arman’s white wines are stored in stainless steel tanks, and the red wines are stored in oak barrels in a newly renovated wine cellar 16 feet underground.
Franc Arman’s wines are produced with minimal sulfites , earning the wines ecological certification. Additionally the wines have won numerous awards in Croatia and internationally. To allow the wine to breathe , Franc Arman wines are recommended to be opened at least one hour before consuming.
Franc Arman wines represent the good living of Istria, where there is nothing better than having a good meal with friends, accompanied by great wines.
MALVAZUA
2019
| PRODUCER: Franc Arman | VOLUME: 750ml |
| COD: Croatia | ALCOHOL: 13.5% |
| GRAPE VARIETY: Malvazija |
Malvazija istarska is an autochthonous Istrian grape variety. The locality Narduci is a guarantor for high quality grapes. The colour is characteristically bright straw yellow with a green nuance.
Malvazija has a pleasant floral-fruity aroma, a fresh taste, it is pleasant, warm and subtly sour. An ideal partner of fish, seafood and various pasta dishes.
CHARDONNAY
2019
| PRODUCER: Franc Arman | VOLUME: 750ml |
| COD: Croatia | ALCOHOL: 13% |
| GRAPE VARIETY: Chardonnay |
This world-famous variety of white grapes gives excellent results in the locality Narduci. The characteristic of this wine is its brilliantly bright yellow colour. It has an open aroma with a clean fresh scent of white flowers and fruit. Its taste is highly lively, fresh and sweet with a slight acidity. It goes well with fish, seafood and pasta dishes.
MALVAZUA CLASSIC
2017
| PRODUCER: Franc Arman | VOLUME: 750ml |
| COD: Croatia | ALCOHOL: 13.5% |
| GRAPE VARIETY: Malvazija |
For this specific wine we use the traditional maturation method. After the maceration and fermentation in its own yeasts, Malvazija Classic is aged for 9 months in wooden barrels. It has a distinctive yellow straw colour. In the aroma you can smell fruit, flowers and spices, above all vanilla. It tastes dry, salty and soft, and is perfected with a fine bitter aftertaste. This wine pairs perfectly with fish dishes, seafood and pasta dishes.
TERAN
2017
| PRODUCER: Franc Arman | VOLUME: 750ml |
| COD: Croatia | ALCOHOL: 13.5% |
| GRAPE VARIETY: Teran |
Teran is an autochthonous Istrian grape variety. In the locality Narduci this variety produces high quality grapes. It has a characteristic ruby-red colour with a purple note. Its aroma is noble, with a recognizable fruits of the forest character, dominated by a raspberry bouquet. It has a full-bodied, strong, robust and dry taste. This wine pairs ideally with meat and game dishes, as well as with prosciutto and cheese.
MERLOT SUPERIOR
2016
| PRODUCER: Franc Arman | VOLUME: 750ml |
| COD: Croatia | ALCOHOL: 13.5% |
| GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot |
The dry 13.5 % alcohol by volume Franc Arman Merlot Superior is a wine that matures partly in big oak barrels and partly in barrique barrels. It has a characteristic dark red colour. This wine is atypical in style, full-bodied, robust yet drinkable and is adorned both with a ripe cherry and raspberry aroma, and a chocolaty and spicy aftertaste. The discrete oak wood aroma is slightly intertwined with a fruit aroma, which contributes to the superior experience of this wine. It goes well with a large number of dishes; with white and red meat, but it pairs best with game dishes and in the asparagus season also with omelettes.
PINOT SIVI
2019
| PRODUCER: Franc Arman | VOLUME: 750ml |
| COD: Croatia | ALCOHOL: 13% |
| GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Gris |
This variety is internationally also known as Rundler or Burgunder, and the grapes grown in the locality Narduci are of a very high quality. The wine has a yellowish colour with a reddish glow. It has a fresh and fruity scent, with a pleasant dandelion note. Its taste is distinguished, very harmonious and consistent. It pairs best with fish dishes, seafood and pasta.
DOLCETO
2019
| PRODUCER: Franc Arman | VOLUME: 750ml |
| COD: Croatia | GRAPE VARIETY: Muscat |
It has a crystal clear fresh yellowish colour. Its aroma is very expressive with a very pleasant youthful fresh scent interwoven with nutmeg tones and citrus nuances. Its taste is full, rounded and sweetly lively. It pairs well with various desserts or as an aperitif for refreshment and enjoyment.
TERAN BARRIQUE
2016
| PRODUCER: Franc Arman | VOLUME: 750ml |
| COD: Croatia | ALCOHOL: 13.5% |
| GRAPE VARIETY: Teran |
Carefully selected and with a strictly controlled yield of high-quality grapes per vine, after the harvest this specific wine is produced using the traditional maturation method. After the maceration and yeast fermentation, Teran Barrique is aged for 12 months in oak “barrique” barrels. It has a characteristic ruby-red colour and a noble aroma with a distinctive character of fruits of the forest and a slight nuance of vanilla, complementing the overall wine experience. It is full, strong, robust and dry in taste. It pairs well with meat dishes, game, prosciutto and cheese, as well as with various dishes with truffles.
CABERNET FRANC
2016
| PRODUCER: Franc Arman | VOLUME: 750ml |
| COD: Croatia | ALCOHOL: 13.5% |
| GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Franc |
This varietal and elegant wine is aged for one year in large oak barrels. It has a characteristic vivid dark ruby-red colour. Its aroma is based on dark fruit intertwined with nuances of herbs. Its taste is finely dry and vibrant, rounded with a slightly bitter aftertaste. We recommend drinking it with various meat delicacies.