COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Plavac Mali
PRODUCER
Testament Winery
REGION
Northern Dalmatia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Testament Winery, a modern Croatian producer, masterfully blends two millennia of Dalmatian winemaking tradition with contemporary techniques. Backed by a Swedish investment fund and guided by local winemaker Juraj Sladić, their mission is to craft high-quality Croatian wines that remain accessible. This Plavac Mali hails from the sun-drenched Jadrtovac vineyard in North Dalmatia, near the historic town of Šibenik. Planted in 2007 on rocky, organic soils, the 47-hectare vineyard forces the indigenous Plavac Mali grapes to struggle, concentrating their flavors and aromas. This specific microclimate and terroir are key to the wine's rich and complex character, making it a distinctive expression of Croatian winemaking.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Testament Winery combines ancient Dalmatian wine traditions with modern Swedish investment.
Fact 02
The Plavac Mali grapes struggle in rocky, organic soils, intensifying their flavors.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage was aged in a blend of American and French new oak barriques.
Fact 04
This wine received bronze medals at both IWC and Decanter World Wine Awards 2022.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Testament Plavac Mali is crafted from 100% organically grown Plavac Mali grapes sourced from the Jadrtovac vineyard. After careful harvesting, the grapes undergo fermentation with skin contact for a period of 10 days, allowing for optimal extraction of color, flavor, and tannins. This is followed by a natural malolactic fermentation, which softens the wine's acidity and adds complexity. The 2018 vintage was then aged for 14 months in new barrique barrels, utilizing a combination of American and French oak. This oak aging contributes to the wine's structure, adds aromatic complexity, and helps to round out its firm tannins.
