Grapes Mali Plavac Bol CroatiaOn 11th November, as per the Catholic calendar St. Martin’s Day is celebrated. In Croatia this day is called Martinje and is a wine holiday. With the festival it gives a chance to the people to celebrate. The winegrowers on this day along with their friends thank St. Martin for young wine and a good harvest. St. Martin has been portrayed in the paintings as an ascetic and is very different from the happy celebrations of young wine.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Martinje in Croatia
Grapes Mali Plavac Bol CroatiaOn 11th November, as per the Catholic calendar St. Martin’s Day is celebrated. In Croatia this day is called Martinje and is a wine holiday. With the festival it gives a chance to the people to celebrate. The winegrowers on this day along with their friends thank St. Martin for young wine and a good harvest. St. Martin has been portrayed in the paintings as an ascetic and is very different from the happy celebrations of young wine.
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