region: Dalmatia, Coastal Croatia, Croatia
Grape(s): Plavac Mali
Winemaker: Niko Bura
Farming: practicing organic
For over sixteen generations the Bura family has been making wine and growing grapes along the breathtaking Dalmatian Coast, located in Dinga at the southern tip of the Peljeac Peninsula. Basina is made from the indigenous Croatian varietal, Plavac Mali. Hand harvested from from their fully organic vineyards, the slightly raisinated grapes are de-stemmed and fermented in open vats. After ten months of maturation in used French oak the wine is then bottled and held back for 12 more months prior to release. Aromas of
Herbs de Provence
, bright
plum
, and
blackberry preserves
, lead to a
silky
, juicy palate with
bold tannins
. If youre a fan of Zinfandel – give this bottle a try!
Pairings:
Proscuitto and arugula pizza
