BABALÙ, Italy

Babalù’s vineyards are situated at an altitude of approximately 200-300m, which ensures cooler night-time temperatures during the hot summer growing season that help to preserve the crucial acidity of the grapes. The prevailing winds also naturally limit the yield, and Babalù’s grapes tend to be harvested earlier than those of their neighbours, keeping the wines bright and fresh. The Rosso delivers plenty of ripe, plum-like fruit, while the Bianco in particular displays the crisp, citrus- laced fruit-filled style characteristic of this region.

Viticulture

A combination of hand and machine harvested grapes. Yields are naturally limited by the winds and climatic conditions on the island and average around 7 tonnes per hectare. Vineyard sites are situated at an altitude of 200-300m, ensuring cooler night-time temperatures which preserve crucial acidity in the grapes. The average age of the vineyards are 15 years old. These wines tend to be harvested earlier than many of their neighbours and consequently they are bright and fresh with no jammy, baked flavours.

Winemaking

Cold soaking for both reds and whites ensure the full flavour of the grapes is released into the must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel temperature-controlled tanks.