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Thenorthernpartofthecountryprimarilyproduceswhites(
bijelo vino,
bee-YEH-
loh VEE-noh), usually dry (
suho,
SOO-hoh) but sometimes semi-dry (
polusuho,
POHL-soo-hoh) or sweet (
slatko,
SLAHT-koh). The sunny mountains just north of
Zagrebarecoveredwithvineyardsproducingwhites.FromSlavonia(Croatia'sinland
panhandle), you'll find
graševina
—crisp, dry, and acidic (like Welsh Riesling). Well-
respected brands include Krauthaker and Enjingi (whose prizewinning Venje wine is
a blend of five whites). The Istrian Peninsula corks up some good whites, including
malvazija,
a very popular, light, mid-range wine (Muscat is also popular). Top pro-
