Babić

The red grape variety originates from Dalmatia in Croatia. Synonyms are Babcevica, Babica, Babica Crni, Babica Gresljivka Crni, Babica Plosnata, Babicevica, Babić Mali, Babić Pivati, Babić Pluskavi, Babić Veliki, Babika, Baina, Babika, Babinka, Crnac Rani, Divljak Zadar, Pazanin, Resljivka, Rogoznička, Rogoznicanin, Roguljanac and Sibencanac. Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities, it should not be confused with the varieties Babica or Plavac Mali. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2009, there is a parent-offspring relationship with the Dobričić variety. As Dobričić is a parent of the Plavac Mali variety, there is also a closer relationship to this variety. The medium to late-maturing, high-yielding vine is susceptible to botrytis. With correspondingly low yields, it produces dark-coloured, full-bodied red wines with a peppery taste and soft tannins, which also have ageing potential. In Croatia, it is mainly cultivated on the Dalmatian coast and on the islands of Brac, Hvar, Vis, Korčula and Pelješac. The area under cultivation in 2010 was 359 hectares; however, no stock was reported in 2016 (Kym Anderson).

Babić - Flaschenetikett und Blatt

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Picture right: Ursula Brühl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)

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