Bratkovina Bijela

Bratkovina Bijela is a white grape variety native to Croatia, particularly from the island of Korčula. Although its parentage remains unclear, DNA analysis in 2002 revealed it as a parent of Pošip Bijeli. The variety is known by several synonyms, including Brabkovica, Brakovina, and Crljenica. It produces wines with fresh, acidic characteristics, and is often blended with Pošip Bijeli. Bratkovina Bijela has a medium to late ripening period and is mainly cultivated in the central and southern Dalmatian regions of Croatia.

Bratkovina Bijela wines are typically fresh, vibrant, and marked by crisp acidity. The wines exhibit clean, mineral-driven flavors, making them a perfect match for blending, particularly with Pošip Bijeli, to create balanced and lively white wines.

Bratkovina Bijela is predominantly grown in Croatia’s Dalmatian regions, especially on the island of Korčula. It thrives in this Mediterranean climate, where its late ripening and ability to produce fresh, acidic wines is most pronounced. It is commonly blended with Pošip Bijeli, a variety that complements its acidity and adds depth to the final wine.

Bratkovina Bijela is often confused with several other local varieties due to its numerous synonyms, but its key role in Dalmatian blends, particularly with Pošip Bijeli, helps it stand out.

Despite its unclear parentage, it plays an important role in the local wine culture of Croatia’s coastal regions.