Plavina is a dark-skinned variety grown exclusively in the Croatian region of Primorska Hrvatska. It has thick-skinned grapes that produce full-bodied wines with an abundance of tannins and dark, brambly fruit flavors. It is often confused with the popular Plavac Mali, but bears no relation to it. Food pairings include balkan beef kebab (cevapi), roasted beetroot and pumpkin with haloumi cheese, and marinated skirt steak.