About Badel Peljesac 750ML 2024
Badel Pelješac is a robust red wine hailing from the sun-drenched Pelješac Peninsula in Dalmatia, Croatia, crafted predominantly from the indigenous Plavac Mali grape. The nose opens with intense aromas of ripe dark cherry, dried fig, and blackberry jam, layered with hints of Mediterranean herbs and a whisper of toasted oak. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and generously structured, delivering waves of dark plum, morello cherry, and dried prune alongside earthy undertones of leather and iron-rich soil. The mid-palate shows a warming spice character with notes of black pepper and clove, reflecting the grape's natural intensity and the peninsula's rocky, mineral-laden terroir. Tannins are firm yet polished, supported by lively acidity that gives the wine excellent backbone and aging potential.
Full BodydryServe 16–18°C
- bold
- tannic
- full-bodied
- earthy
- rustic
- warming
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- dark cherry
- blackberry jam
- dried fig
- ripe plum
- morello cherry
Secondary
- leather
- Mediterranean herbs
- black pepper
- toasted oak
- iron-rich earth
Finish
The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of dried fruit, clove, and a pleasing mineral bitterness that echoes the stony Dalmatian coastline.
Food Pairings
- slow-roasted lamb with rosemary
- Dalmatian peka (lamb or veal under the bell)
- aged sheep's milk cheese (Paški sir)
- grilled octopus with olive oil and capers
- wild boar stew
- beef short rib with root vegetables
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