Babic Pilizota kvalitetno, 2008
Country: Croatian
Year: 2008
Type: Red wine
Grape: Babic
Babić (bah-bich) is an indigenous grape variety of Northern Dalmatia. While the grape is believed to be related to Dobricić and Plavac Mali, Babić wine is softer and smoother. Like other Dalmatian red varietals, Babić thrives in poor stony soils on the Southern slopes facing the Adriatic Sea. Dry Red Wine, 13% by vol., ph 4.8g/l, total SO2 72
Color: Ruby-red
Soil: Limestone and dolomite on karst base
Altitude: 200-300 meters a.s.l.
Harvest: Manual
Maturing: 12 months in large oak casks
Tasting note: Dark fruit, plum, tobacco and dried herbs. Medium body, smooth, pleasant acidity and limestone minerality. Serve at 60-65F
