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Grk Wine from Korcula, Croatia

Grk is a rare Croatian white grape. Most comes from Lumbarda on Korcula.

Updated Oct 27, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Croatian wine importers and specialist wine shops carry Grk in small amounts. On Korcula, Lumbarda wineries sell bottles directly at their cellars.

Professional insight

Sommeliers buy Grk by producer and vintage. Supply is tiny, so importers often hold only a few cases.

Look for Lumbarda on the label for the classic style.
Yields vary a lot from year to year.
Expect a dry wine with a bitter finish.
Ask the importer when the next shipment lands.

Check the label

Grape named as Grk or Grk Bijeli.
Origin shows Lumbarda, Korcula or Dalmatia.
Producer name, such as a Lumbarda family winery.
Vintage year is printed.
Alcohol by volume stated.
Importer details on the back label for your country.
Allergen line for sulphites.

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Grk grape facts

Colour: White grape
Home: Lumbarda, Korcula island; Small plantings on Peljesac.
Quirk: Female flowers only; Needs a pollinator vine, often Plavac Mali.

Storage

Store bottles on their side away from light.
Keep them cool and at a steady temperature.
Most Grk is best within a few years of vintage.
Chill lightly before serving.

Common questions

What does grk mean?: Sources link it to the Croatian word for bitter, after the finish.
What food suits Grk?: Grilled fish, shellfish and Dalmatian seafood dishes.
Why is Grk hard to find?: Only a small area grows it, and harvests are uneven.