About Babos Marana 2020
Production area: Vodnjan, Region of Istria
Vineyards: vineyards are 10 years old, form of pruning single Guyot, altitude 120 m, rows orientation N-S. The ground is red Istrian soil, mostly skeletal.
Yield: 1,8 – 2,2 kg/vine
Vinification: Grapes are hand-selected. Soft pressing of grapes after removal of stalks and maceration for 15 days. At the same time, alcoholic fermentation, at a controlled temperature (23 - 28°C), lasts 10 days. This process is followed by malolactic fermentation of the wine in oak barriques where it matures for 24 months. The last production phase is bottling done without filtering, with the wine maturing in the bottles for 6 months.
Alcoholic grade: 12,5 % vol
Total acids: 5,5 g/L
Residual sugars: 2 g/L
Packaging: 0.75 L
Best served at: 18 - 20°C
Best served by: in the period from 2021 to 2026. Possible presence of a deposit at the bottom of the bottle.
Made in Istra recommends pairing Marana with hard-aged cheeses, cured prosciutto, “Fiorentina” steak, roasted duck, red meat stew, roasted venison, Istrian “boskarin” stew and gnocchi.
About Babos Winery
The family
The concept of tradition gets its true value through the generations that transmit love, passion and desire to preserve family treasures. In a sea of manufacturers, just a way of transmitting the tradition from generation to generation is the motive that makes us different. The story of the Giacometti-Moscarda family began with grandmother Livia and grandfather Claudio. Their foundations with their work and ideas were reinforced by Guglielmo and Lorella who passed love for nature, tradition and family business to sons Matteo and Luca. They transformed a love for wine growing into a brand that spreads its roots into the future.
Knowledge of modern technology of grapes, the specific varieties and maintenance of wine preparations Matteo met through schooling in Udine, where he graduated in oenology. Their business is achieved through constant work, divided tasks and constant education. While Matteo devotes his time to monitoring wine properties, Luca works on marketing and presenting many products from their supply.
The brand Babos
The meaning of every brand is hidden in its core roots. Babos finds its foothold in our location - the City of Vodnjan. In its meaning, a long tradition and the history of our ancestral hometown are intertwined. 'Babos' is the name of an ancient part of Vodnjan where our winery is situated. In the town's history, it is well known that not every street had its name, so the inhabitants divided the city into regions.
The winery
In Babos Winery, innovation technology is masterly integrated with the local tradition. Oak wine barrels from Croatia and France, made with the same material used fifty years ago, together with new refined installations, for an always-leading winery in the oenological culture of Vodnjan.
Passion, hard work and shared values guided the Giacometti-Moscarda family in every historical change and they keep on accompanying them through their successes.
