Ante Sladić Lasina 2017
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Ante Sladić, Lasina 2017
“This is the grape that would make us all rich if we were located in Burgundy,” joked Alen Bibić. Alen is the proprietor of Bibich Winery, one of the most well-known producers in North Dalmatia, Croatia. The grape he is referring to is Lasina.
Most of the red grape varieties in Dalmatia, Croatia produce wines that are full in body, high in tannin, and low in acidity – Lasina is the opposite. The variety stands out in the region because of its ability to produced medium-bodied reds that have lower tannins and high acidity. Thanks to this, many Croatians refer to it as “Dalmatian Pinot Noir”.
Only a handful of producers work with Lasina. It’s a grape that is fickle and difficult in the vineyard, which is why producers eschew it for other varieties. Ante Sladić is different, he’s a young producer in the village of Plostovo who’s never given up on the grape (see 5:24 in the video above).
The latest vintages of Lasina-based wines from Ante Sladić are delicious and show why the grape should be taken more seriously.
The Ante Sladić, Lasina Opol 2019 is a darker, meatier rosé. Opol is the name of the traditional Dalmatian pink wine. This has notes of crushed rock, strawberry, watermelon, and a touch of parched earth. This is a perfect summer sipper with some Mediterranean flair. Full-bodied with just a touch of tannins and a pleasant, flinty finish.
Score: 89/100
The Ante Sladić, Lasina 2017 is a very pretty red this vintage. Notes of raspberry, parched earth, dried flowers, and white pepper. Medium-bodied and silky mid-palate. You can tell it’s a Mediterranean red with its ripeness but it has Pinot Noir-like evidence. Low level of tannins with a tangy acidity on the finish. The grape’s moniker as “Dalmatian Pinot Noir” is well deserved.
Score: 90+/100
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