Croatia's most celebrated red wine zone, on the steep south-facing slopes of the Peljesac Peninsula in Dalmatia. The Dingac PDO was Croatia's first protected wine designation (1961), producing some of the country's most powerful and concentrated reds from the indigenous Plavac Mali grape — a close genetic relative of Zinfandel/Primitivo. The extreme south-facing cliffs drop directly to the Adriatic, concentrating heat and limiting yields dramatically.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Exceptional Adriatic heat reflected off limestone cliffs; Plavac Mali of rare concentration and depth |
| 2022 | — | Very good Dalmatian vintage; deep, structured Dingac with excellent aging potential |
| 2021 | — | Slightly wetter year; lighter style but with the characteristic wild herbs and dark fruit character |
| 2020 | — | Outstanding vintage on Peljesac; greatest Plavac Mali concentration in recent years |
| 2019 | — | Classic Dalmatian vintage with good balance of power and freshness |