DETAILS

Produced by: Black Island Winery

Grapes: 60% Plavac Mali, 40% Plavina

Vintage: 2023

Bottles produced: 4.000

Appellation: Central and Southern Dalmatia

Residual sugar: 6,9 g/l

Alcohol: 12% by vol.

Acidity: 5,3 g/l

Oak Usage: NO

Bottle size: 750 ml

WINEMAKING METHODS

Plavina grapes are macerated for two hours in low temperatures. Free run juice from Plavac Mali are drained off and blended with Plavina. 100% tank fermented with lees contact for three months.

The grapes for this wine come from old vineyards in Smokvica that are considered to be the best sites for this grape variety. The grapes are hand-harvested and are grown on three types of soil: red soil, sand soil, and rocky soil. All vines are older than 40 years old and the yield is low.

TASTING NOTES

The wine has a very lively pink color. It features aromas of ripe forest fruit, especially strawberries, as well as aromas of black cherries and rose petals. It’s an off-dry wine with elegant, refreshing acidity, lighter structure and nice balance.

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS

Pairs well with salmon and salads, such as chicken or tuna. Also goes well with pizza and soft cheese.