From a personal endeavour to a global leader in underwater wine aging.
Each expertly selected label introduced to our underwater cellar expresses a unique tale of time and tide.
Whilst we do not have a vineyard of our own, each bottle is an authentic adaptation of our collaborating winemakers’ craft and a testament to our commitment to quality.
The Story
At the end of the 2014 summer, off the coast of the Croatian Island of Pag, a mussel farmer made an unexpected discovery.
A year previously, he had faced dilemma; risk damaging brilliant bottles of wine he had left over at his farm at the end of the summer, or come up with somewhere new to store them.
His solution? Bundled within oyster bags, he submerged them in the ocean. a decision that lay forgotten until the return of the season.
On retrieving the bottles, the farmer, Marko, was astonished.
Adorned with coral and barnacles, they had emerged as an artwork of the ocean. He rushed to share his discovery with his vintner friend, only to realise something even more extraordinary; this evolution was not confined to the surface of the bottle, it was also taking place on the inside. The taste of the wine had changed.
Time underwater had unveiled exquisite flavours that traditional wine cellaring would take years to develop, bringing fuller, mature notes out of relatively young wines.
Marko’s Story
Captivated, Marko immersed himself in the art and science of ocean-aged wines. Naturally, he went on to establish himself as the founder of Coral Wine and continues to perfect the techniques of selecting exclusive European wines that thrive in this specific environment.
The Process
Beneath the shimmering waters of the Dalmatian Coastline, at depths of 20 metres, our wines undergo a metamorphosis.
A limited number of carefully selected vintages reside in these tranquil Adriatic depths, some for up to five years.
Each wine responds to the change in temperature and light differently. The gentle motion of the water nurture the wines, gracefully accelerating their ageing process and enhancing their character.
Our expert wine crafters time the art of retrieval to its full potential. Collaborating with professionals ensures the health of tenure and encourages the biodiversity of the algae and coral, promising a high-quality product and an exquisite natural design.
Location
Here you'll find the underwater cellar that gives life to Coral Wine. Beneath the surface, in the tranquil depths, a mesmerizing transformation occurs as the wine matures and refines, offering an extraordinary and unforgettable wine experience. This remarkable venture finds its home on the stunning Dalmatian Coastline.