Babica
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Babica Crna
Babica is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Zinfandel and Vranac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry/plum fruit with floral-spice lift.
- Check medium-plus body, moderate-plus tannin, and warm-climate ripeness.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit floral-spice cue
- Balanced medium-plus red frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Dalmatia · Kastela · Split coast
- Classic styles: Dalmatian red with dark-fruit and savory spice profile · Medium-plus bodied red with balanced acidity and tannin
Common questions
Is Babica a red or white grape variety?
Babica is a red wine grape variety.
What does Babica smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Babica include black cherry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Babica?
Documented tells for Babica: Look for black-cherry/plum fruit with floral-spice lift. and Check medium-plus body, moderate-plus tannin, and warm-climate ripeness..
What is Babica most often confused with in blind tasting?
Babica is most commonly confused with Zinfandel, Vranac and Plavac Mali. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Babica grown?
Classic regions for Babica include Dalmatia, Kastela and Split coast.