Badel Peljesac Plavac Mali (75cl, 12.5%)

A Croatian red wine made from 100% Plavac Mali grapes grown on the Pelješac Peninsula. Produced by Badel 1862, the grapes come from steep, seaward-facing slopes with limestone soils, sunshine and cooling Adriatic breezes. The fruit is pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks, then rested before filtration and bottling. The aroma leads with dark berries and dried figs, followed by Mediterranean herbs and a faintly jammy warmth. The palate is juicy and fruit-forward, with ripe plum, blackberry, red cherry, cranberry and warm spice, alongside smooth, well-integrated tannins. The finish is moderate, clean and fresh, with lingering dark fruit and gentle herbal dryness.