Babić
The Primošten Powerhouse
Babić is grown in Primošten, Dalmatia and Croatia.
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- Tastes of
- dark fruits, herbs, earth and moderate tannins
- Goes with
- lamb, grilled meats and aged cheese
- Also called
- Babic
The story
Babić comes from the rocky terraces of Primošten, where vines grow in what looks like pure stone. The grape produces dark, powerful reds with Mediterranean herbs and dried fruit. UNESCO recognized these vineyards as a cultural heritage site.
Insider story
Primošten's stone terraces are UNESCO-protected.
Babić is genetically related to Plavac Mali but makes different wine.
The vineyards look like they grow from bare rock—because they do.
Technical deep dive
Full-bodied red.
Dried herbs, dark fruit, mineral, smoke.
Higher alcohol (14-15%).
Structured tannins.
Ages well.
Industry secrets
Babić is Croatia's answer to Primitivo.
The rocky terraces yield tiny crops of concentrated fruit.
Winemakers are only now unlocking its potential.
For collectors
Investment grade C+
- Auction records
- No auction market yet
- Blue-chip producers
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- Suha Punta
- Bibich
- Jerko
- Value picks
- Primošten Babić ($15-30)
- Price trend
- Rising. Watch this space.
- Collector’s tip
- Age 5-10 years. The best are just emerging.