Valbisugo, Babos
This aged Malvasia is a blend of tradition and modern technology. The wine is characterized by a golden colour, it is crystal clear. Fresh-fruity and floral scents of acacia and vanilla are emphasized on the nose. The wine is dry on the palate, warm and partly soft, and on the other hand it has a beautiful freshness that very quickly creates a good balance in the mouth, it is extremely tasty and adorned with a rich body.
Capacity (L):
0.75
About Babos Valbisugo 2021
Production area: Vodnjan, Region of Istria
Vineyards: vineyards are 50 years old, form of pruning single Guyot, altitude 150 m, rows orientation N-S. The ground is a skeletal red Istrian soil with an ideal mineral and chemical composition and is rich in natural organic substances.
Yield: 1,8-2,2 kg/vine
Vinification: Wine obtained from the Istrian Malvasia variety from the old Valbisugo vineyard planted in 1974 in the north of Vodnjan. The best grapes are harvested by hand at the end of September. After a long maceration, the wine is aged in wooden barrels for 12 months. The last phase of the process is bottling without filtration and ageing the wine in bottles for 6 months.
Alcoholic grade: 13% vol
Total acids: 5,4 g/L
Residual sugars: 2 g/L
Packaging: 0.75 L
Best served at: 13 - 15°C
Best served by: in the period from 2022 to 2026. Possible presence of a deposit at the bottom of the bottle.
Made In Istra recommends pairing Valbisugo with pasta with rich and full-bodied sauces, truffle-based dishes, and aged cheeses.
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.
