Dalmatian Dog - Babic - 2021 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars
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Red
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Grapes
ABV
13.5%
Serving
16° - 18° C
Food Pairings
LambDuckCharcuterie and Cured MeatsMushroomsHard CheesesCheese and Charcuterie Boards
Key Characteristics
High tanninFirm tanninsRed fruitHerbaceousLivelyStructured

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Testament Winery

Testament Winery

Testament Winery operates in Dalmacija, Croatia's coastal wine region along the Adriatic Sea. This area represents one of Croatia's most important winemaking zones, where Mediterranean climate conditions and...

Testament Winery operates in Dalmacija, Croatia's coastal wine region along the Adriatic Sea. This area represents one of Croatia's most important winemaking zones, where Mediterranean climate conditions and diverse soil types create favorable conditions for both indigenous and international grape varieties. The Dalmatian coast has a long viticultural history dating back to ancient times, with winemaking traditions shaped by various cultural influences over centuries.

Dalmacija is particularly known for its native Croatian grape varieties, which thrive in the region's warm, dry summers and mild winters. The coastal influence moderates temperatures while the terrain varies from coastal plains to inland hills, providing different microclimates for grape cultivation. The region produces both red and white wines, with many producers focusing on indigenous varieties that express the unique terroir of the Adriatic coast.

Testament Winery's current production includes wines made from Babic, a red grape variety native to Croatia. Babic is considered one of Dalmatia's signature grapes, typically producing medium-bodied red wines with good acidity and distinctive regional character. This variety has been cultivated in the region for generations and represents an important part of Croatia's indigenous winemaking heritage.

Testament Winery
Dalmacija

Dalmacija

Dalmacija is Croatia's largest wine region, stretching along the Adriatic coast from the Istrian peninsula in the north to the Montenegrin border in the south. This historic region...

Dalmacija is Croatia's largest wine region, stretching along the Adriatic coast from the Istrian peninsula in the north to the Montenegrin border in the south. This historic region encompasses numerous islands, coastal plains, and inland valleys, making it one of the Mediterranean's most geographically diverse wine-producing areas. Wine production here dates back over two millennia, with evidence of viticulture during Roman times when the region was known as Dalmatia.

The region benefits from a classic Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, moderated by the Adriatic Sea's influence. The diverse terrain includes limestone karst landscapes, river valleys, and volcanic soils on some islands, creating numerous microclimates. Key wine-producing areas include the Neretva River valley, the islands of Korčula, Brač, and Hvar, and the Pelješac Peninsula, each offering distinct growing conditions that influence local wine character.

Dalmacija is particularly noted for its indigenous red grape varieties, including Plavac Mali, Babić, and Crljenak Kaštelanski (Zinfandel). Babić, grown primarily around Šibenik and in northern Dalmatia, produces medium-bodied red wines with bright acidity and distinctive herbal notes. The region also cultivates international varieties and indigenous whites like Pošip and Grk, but its reputation rests largely on unique red wines that reflect the Mediterranean terroir and ancient winemaking traditions preserved through centuries of local cultivation.

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