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POŠIP ČARA AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE OF KORČULA
The oldest pošip wine producer, founded in 1984.
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Our story
Welcome to Čara wine oasis of the island Korčula
At the heart of the island of Korčula lies Čara, a small agricultural village of hardworking industrious people who live, work and breathe for grapevine. The green oasis overlooking the sea and the fertile soil of Čara have long preserved one of the most beautiful stories about a man, wine and grapevine.
The wine-growing sites of Čara share their name with one of the oldest villages on the island of Korčula. This picturesque village is blessed with ideal weather conditions, high-quality soil composition and winds that aerate the valley.
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Tradition poured into premium wines
More than half a century ago Čara was recognized as the birthplace of the native island wine variety pošip, which in 1967 earned the distinction of being the first Croatian white wine with a protected designation of origin. Twenty years later, the modern agricultural cooperative Pošip was founded in Čara and it still continues to produce the first authentic, full-fledged POŠIP wines.
Pošip The legend of a wine enchanted by the sun
The legend tells the story of a wild grapevine that was accidentally discovered in a forest, climbing up a wild pomegranate shrub towards the sun. And thus was born pošip, named after the phrase “po šipku” (“up a pomegranate”). Carefully preserved, tended by a land worker’s hand, and officially protected since 1967; pošip is the first Croatian wine with a protected designation of origin.
Born in Korčula
A DNA analysis from 2002 scientifically determined the autochthony of the variety. The small pošip variety from the Croatian south thus gained the right to stand alongside the greatest wine varieties of the world, and our Čara gained a unique opportunity to present itself as a wine destination with a story and a tradition.
In Čara, to this day we continue to proudly preserve one of
the most beautiful stories
about a man, wine and grapevine...
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Our winery
A tale of tradition and technology coming together...
The tradition of winemaking and viticulture in Čara dates back thousands of years to ancient times. Today it is inextricably linked with the latest technology of modern winemaking. When ancient knowledge meets new optimized processes, along with constant investments and innovations, it creates one of the most valuable white wines of the Adriatic and Croatia.
THE HARDWORKING WINE GROWERS OF ČARA JOINED TOGETHER IN THE “POŠIP” AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THIS NOBLE VARIETY.
ON THE FERTILE SOIL OF THE ČARSKO POLJE FIELD...
OUR JOURNEY HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN — FOR ALL THOSE WILLING TO EXPERIENCE WINES ENCHANTED BY THE SUN.
Surrounded by fig, almond, carob, arbutus and orange trees, Pošip grows in its primordial environment of Čara.
More than 100 wine growers of the cooperative take advantage of the fertile and distinctive red soil, which is rich in stone and skeletal limestone. They continue to cultivate their vineyards “the old-fashioned way”, traditionally and mostly by hand.
This commitment to tradition, combined with colorful old-timey tractors, creates distinctive scenes that give a special atmosphere and a unique charm to the viticulture of Čara.
With over 2700 hours of sunshine a year and about 900 L of precipitation per square meter, pošip from Čara is special because it grows in its natural surroundings… This is pošip’s home.
The viticultural tradition of Čara
Our wines
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More and more wine connoisseurs are searching for new and unique wines, with a special character and an original story. If you are one of them, the premium Čara wines of the “Pošip” Agricultural Cooperative will surely be your choice. Regardless of whether it is the original, golden, royal Pošip, the exclusive and one of a kind Marco Polo or the fresh and seductive Rukatac, allow yourself to be enchanted by our premium wines.
Rukatac
Premium wine
Playful, refreshing, seductive
Rukatac is a premium wine produced from an ancient variety of the same name, also known as maraština, that is widely distributed in many Adriatic vineyards. In čarsko polje it achieves exceptional quality. Yellow-greenish in color with fresh, discreet and also sharp varietal fragrances, which in the terroir of Čara call to mind a freshly crushed rue and a fragrant Mediterranean meadow. With a fine bouquet, as well as a dry and vibrantly refreshing taste. It is served at a temperature of 12 °C, and pairs best with crabs, white fish and young cheese.
- Alcohol 12.5%
- Wine type Dry
- Wine color White
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Pošip
Excellent wine
Elegantly full, smooth, rich
The premium Pošip wine is made from grapes grown on the more favorable sites Čara has to offer. It is golden yellow in color, with greenish shades. It has a distinct aroma with varietal characteristics of almond blossom, candied orange peel and macchia vegetation along with tropical notes of kiwi and mango in the background. Medium-bodied, served chilled to 12 °C with seafood, fish and spicy cheese dishes.
- Alcohol 13.5%
- Wine type Dry
- Wine color White
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Marko Polo
Premium
Special, recognizable, inspiring
Premium wine made from grapes harvested in isolated sites that are characterized by gravelly barren soil developed on the geological substratum of brittle limestone. It is golden yellow in color, with distinctive varietal aromas of almond blossom, macchia and bitter orange, as well as notes of fig and heather. The herbal elements of Mediterranean plants, nectarines and ripe peaches stand out in the background. Creamy and nutty. Medium-bodied with a long finish. It is served chilled to a temperature of 12 °C with fish, white meat dishes and Mediterranean desserts.
- Alcohol 13.5%
- Wine type Dry
- Wine color White
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An oasis of peace, sea and sun will forever enchant your heart and your palate.
Join us and immerse yourself in the true flavors of the ancient Mediterranean past.
Memories
1984
IN THE ORIGINAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE PRIMORDIAL MEDITERRANEAN
Ever since the olden days, we have been toasting with wines from the terroir of Čara and saying…
#ENCHANTEDBYTHESUN
Ever since the olden days, we have been toasting with wines from the terroir of Čara and saying…
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“Since ancient times we’ve all agreed: it’s the only remedy you need!”
“Enjoy Pošip like we enjoy preserving the variety and creating the best wines of the Adriatic and Croatia!”
MR. JANKO JOVANOV, March 8, 1964. - January 18, 2024.
POŠIP ČARA AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE
- 20273 Cara island Korcula
- We are open (Mon. to Fri.) 7 AM – 2 PM
- tel +385/20/833 146
- tel: +385/20/833 006
- e-mail: cara@posip.hr
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