Additional information
Producer | Testament |
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Region | Dalmatia |
Varietal | Babić |
Serving temperature | 16°C |
Aging | Six months in used barrique barrels, mix of American and French oak. |
Alcohol | 13.5 % |
Acidity | 5.8 g/l |
Decanter Silver 93. This a very balanced, fruity red wine from the Babić grape, indigenous to Northern Dalmatia, Croatia.
Babić grows only in the Šibenik-Knin county on the northern coast of Dalmatia. This region offers slightly cooler temperatures with a bit more rainfall than southern Dalmatia. These Babić grapes are grown at Testament Winery’s 47 hectare, organic, sustainable vineyard. Planted 10 years ago, these vines grow on hills sloping down towards the Adriatic Sea, receiving a permanent breeze that is evident in the wines. In harsh conditions and in limestone karst with less than 20% soil, the plant is able to produce extremely rich fruit that makes one of the most balanced and unique Dalmatian red wines.
Juraj Sladic is a young winemaker, part of the ranaissance in Croatian winemaking. Recently backed by a Scandanavian investment company, Testament is business-savvy, expanding vineyards and investing technology while consistently raking in accolades and awards.
Despite its modest presence, Babić has proven global potental. Every international expert who has tried it, such as Anthony Rose and Oz Clarck, has given it rave reviews. Sarah Kemp, former managing director of Decanter, says Babić is her favorite Croatian wine.
These grapes were harvested manually in the middle of September. Fermentation with skin contact lasted 10 days, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Aged 6 months in used barrique barrels of French and American oak to control oak influence.
Testament Babić is a fruity red wine with dark ruby, opaque color. It offers aromas of ripe red cherry and Dalmatian herbs. This medium-bodied wine is very drinkable, lively with acids and firm structure, with more pronounced spices and juicy cherries lingering at the end.
Babić (BAH-bich)
Šibenik (SHEE-beh-neek)
100% Babić, Organic & Handpicked
Producer | Testament |
---|---|
Region | Dalmatia |
Varietal | Babić |
Serving temperature | 16°C |
Aging | Six months in used barrique barrels, mix of American and French oak. |
Alcohol | 13.5 % |
Acidity | 5.8 g/l |
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