COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Debit, Maraština
PRODUCER
Testament Winery
REGION
Dalmatia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Testament Debit Maraština is a distinctive dry white wine from Testament Winery, located near the historic town of Šibenik in Dalmatia, Croatia. This wine represents a remarkable revival of a traditional blend that has been made in the area for centuries but had not been commercially produced in modern times. Winemaker Juraj Sladić, a rising star in the Croatian wine scene, brought this historic blend back to the market. Testament Winery is committed to organic production and focuses exclusively on indigenous Dalmatian grape varieties. The wine's character is said to embody a "rare marriage of continental and coastal influences," with cold mountain winds preserving freshness and Mediterranean soils providing aromatic richness. Its rarity, organic certification, and its status as a modern expression of a historic local blend make it truly unique.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine revives a traditional Debit/Maraština blend that had not been commercially produced for centuries.
Fact 02
Only 1,500 bottles of this limited-production wine are made annually.
Fact 03
Winemaker Juraj Sladić is considered a rising star in the Croatian wine scene.
Fact 04
The vineyards are certified organic and benefit from a unique blend of continental and coastal influences.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Testament Debit Maraština is crafted from a 50% Debit and 50% Maraština blend, sourced from certified organic vineyards near Šibenik. The unique climate and challenging soils of the region cause the grapes to struggle, leading to more intense flavors and aromas. Grapes are hand-harvested, typically in early September. This wine is a modern interpretation of a traditional field blend, with vinification involving a four-week fermentation under temperature control. To build texture and complexity, the wine is mixed on its lees for a month. Following fermentation, it undergoes aging for four months in large, 500-liter used oak barrels, imparting gentle oak notes without overpowering the fruit.
