Skaramuča Plavac Mali
Winery: Skaramuča
Classification: Dry red wine
Varietals: 100% Plavac Mali
Appellation: Pelješac Peninsula, Dalmatia, Croatia
Density & Yield: 10,000 vines/ha; 1.1 kg/vine
Annual Production: 150,000 Bottles
Alcohol: 13%
Climate: Mediterranean, with dry and hot summers, and mild winters
Terrain: Inland locations on Pelješac Peninsula, mostly flat and approximately 300 meters above sea level. Red soil with clay stones over a limestone base.
Farming: No irrigation, spraying only with sulfur in April, if necessary.
Vinification: Manual harvest, slightly raisinated grapes, destemmed, fermented with selected yeasts with an 8 day maceration. Matured for 6 months in stainless steel tanks, coarselz filtered and released to the market after 2 months in bottles.
Tasting Notes: Normally a robust wine, this Plavac Mali is more youthful and bright. It is still rustic, like plavac should be, but easygoing and casual at the same time. Aromas of plum and cherry are followed by mouth-watering acidity and chewy, earthy fruitiness and which lingers on the palate.
Ideal for casual fare: BBQ, burgers, or čevapi, kebabs, steak, grilled squid or harder cheeses like parmeggiano.
Winery Information
Skaramuča
Skaramuča family farms the largest vineyard in the Dingač appellation on Pelješac Peninsula today. This extreme region is considered to be the best plavac mali site in Croatia, with only a handful of growers producing limited quantities of wine.
