The winery
Bibich
Small- to medium-sized family-run winery located in Plastovo, near Skradin (Dalmatia, Croatia), known for showcasing indigenous grape varieties and for its wine-and-food pairings.
- Dalmazia (Skradin / Plastovo) · Croazia
- 4 products
The story
The Bibich family has been linked to viticulture in the Skradin area for centuries: local documents and estate descriptions refer to written traces as early as the 15th century. In recent decades the estate has become an international point of reference for Dalmatian wines, thanks to the work of family members who have promoted local varieties and the estate's wine and food hospitality.
Production philosophy
Production focused on enhancing indigenous grape varieties and minimal intervention: vineyards cultivated using ecological/organic practices, hand-harvested grapes, and winemaking that favors spontaneous fermentations and traditional techniques to produce food-friendly, terroir-driven wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located in Plastovo, in the municipality of Skradin. The vineyards are set in a karst landscape on limestone-rich soils, with a Mediterranean climate close to the sea.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Debit
- Pošip
- Maraština
- Babić
- Lasina
- Plavina
- Syrah
- Merlot
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio
- Grenache
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Moscato
What makes it distinctive
- A historic family-owned winery specializing in Dalmatia's indigenous varieties.
- Wine and food experiences with cuisine curated by the family and local pairings.
- Ecological/organic cultivation practices and a minimal-intervention approach to winemaking.
- International recognition and presence on the wine lists of foreign restaurants; mentioned in food and wine programs and reports.
- Vineyards on calcareous/karst soils near the Adriatic coast.
