Babos Wine
Run by brothers Matteo and Luca, with 7 hectares of vines and about 1,000 olive trees around Vodnjan.
Family Wine Cellar and Tasting Room in Vodnjan's Old Core
Babos is the name of the old quarter of Vodnjan where the Giacometti-Moscarda family keeps its cellar, and the wines carry it on the label. Matteo, who graduate…Babos is the name of the old quarter of Vodnjan where the Giacometti-Moscarda family keeps its cellar, and the wines carry it on the label. Matteo, who graduated in oenology in Udine in 2012, looks after the wines, ageing some in French and Slavonian oak barriques, while grapes from vineyards on red soil at 100 to 140 metres (Malvasia, Teran, White Muscat, Rose Muscat, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) are picked by hand.
Features
Type
Winerie
Area
Vodnjan
Schedule
Daily exc. Sun
Price
$$ Mid-range
FAQ
What happens at a wine tasting at Babos Wine in Vodnjan?
Tastings at Babos Wine are relaxed and personal, led directly by the family in their historic cellar in Vodnjan's old core. They cover the family's white, red and dessert wines, olive oils and homemade spirits, and are held in Croatian, Italian or English.
Are children welcome at Babos Wine tastings?
Yes. For children, Babos Wine can prepare a platter of cold cuts, cheeses, traditional sweets and homemade soft drinks while adults taste the wines.
Which grape varieties does Babos Wine grow?
Babos Wine farms 7 hectares of vineyards on red soil at 100 to 140 metres, planted with Istrian Malvasia, Teran, White Muscat, Rose Muscat, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, all picked by hand. The family also keeps about 1,000 olive trees near Vodnjan, including Vodnjanska Buža, Istrian Bjelica, Leccino and Pendolino.
How are tastings at Babos Wine booked and paid for?
Babos Wine recommends reserving a tasting in advance by choosing the tasting and sending a reservation request. Payment is accepted in cash or by card.
Where can visitors park for Babos Wine in Vodnjan?
Babos Wine sits in the historic core of Vodnjan, and the winery recommends a car park about 3 minutes' walk away.
