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Wine of the Week, September 21–26: Trs Cuccium Graševina Brut sparkling wine

Published: 20.09.2026

Ivo Kozarčanin

Bakhov Sin

The weather will be somewhat calmer in the coming week, though conditions will vary by day and location across Croatia. We can expect some rain at night, mornings will be crisp in continental Croatia and milder along the coast, while temperatures will reach 30 degrees in only a few places in Dalmatia. Here is another wine for any of theese occasions, this time a sparkling one...

Wine of the Week, September 21–26: Trs Cuccium Graševina Brut sparkling wine

Trs Cuccium sparkling wine is yet another testament to the versatility of Graševina, Croatia’s most widely planted grape variety. Although it contains a small amount of residual sugar, the characteristics of the variety and the traditional sparkling wine production method preserve its freshness. Aromas of apple and the onset of autumn intertwine with delicate yeasty notes, accompanied by a persistent mousse. Cheerful and excellent as an aperitif, it pairs well with mild-flavored cold cuts, though it is perhaps best served alongside river fish or white saltwater fish: grilled thick-lipped grey mullet is an ideal choice.

trs-cuccium-2000x2000-1 — Cuccium was a Roman fort in the area of today's Ilok

Winery

Trs, Ilok, Ul. Josipa Jurja Strossmayera 15

Region

Hrvatsko Podunavlje, Srijem

Harvest

Non vintage

Alcohol

13 %

Sweetness

Brut

Serving

Riedel Malvazija glass (not a typo)

10 - 11 degrees Celsius

Food pairing

Larger zander, large mullet, white-fleshed sea fish, delicate risottos and pasta dishes

Price

15 euros (LU-MA ekskluziv)

Naslovna fotografija: Nikola Zoko