2019 Zlatan Plavac Å ibenik

100% Plavac MaliOutskirts of Šibenik (Vrpolje settlement), Dalmatia, Croatia A softer, friendlier Plavac that is showing all the typical varietal aromas - darker cherry and blueberry fruits, herbs, laced with the structure of the easily recognizable fine tannins, salinity and earthiness that are ever-so-present in Plavac Mali wines. Located by the small settlement of Vrpolje, these rocky and rugged vineyards enjoy a beautiful sea view and sun exposure. With an altitude level ranging from approximately 50 to 300 meters above sea level, the vineyards see some of the warmer temperatures in Northern and Central Dalmatia, with interestingly cooler nights that are accompanied by constant breezes. Soil consists of small amounts of red and brown clay on top of a tough limestone foundation. Organic. No irrigation, minimal amount of spraying in Spring and mid-summer months, with small amounts of powdered sulfites. Hand-harvest followed by 8 days of skin maceration in stainless steel tanks, later