| has gloss | eng: Croatian wine (, pl. ) has a history dating back to the Ancient Greek settlers, and their wine production. Like other old world wine producers, many traditional grape varieties still survive here, perfectly suited to their local wine hills. Modern wine-production methods have taken over in the larger wineries, and EU-style wine regulations have been adopted, guaranteeing the quality of the wine. __TOC__ There are currently over 300 geographically defined wine regions, and a strict classification system to ensure quality and origin. The majority of Croatian wine is white, with most of the remainder being red, and only a small percentage is rosé wines. In 2005, Croatia ranked 21st in wine producing countries with 180,000 tonnes. |
