Saints Hills Dingač Magnum 1.5 l

The Dingač from Saints Hills is a single-variety Plavac Mali from the Sv. Lucija vineyard in the famous Dingač site on the Pelješac peninsula – here in the magnum bottle. It ferments partly in large wooden vats, partly in barrique, matures for 18 to 24 months in French barriques and then rests for at least six months in the bottle.

Key facts at a glance

• Winery: Saints Hills
• Region: Dalmatia, Pelješac – Dingač site, Sv. Lucija vineyard
• Grape variety: Plavac Mali (100%)
• Wine type: Red wine, dry
• Alcohol: 14% vol.
• Volume: 1.5 l (Magnum)

Taste

Intense ruby red with violet highlights. On the nose cherry, blackberry and blueberry, plus Mediterranean herbs such as oregano, basil and mint. Warm and full-bodied on the palate with pleasant acidity and round, silky tannins; plum, dark chocolate, carob and smoky tobacco, and a long, spicy finish.

Pairs well with

Lamb, game, braised dishes such as Pašticada and mature cheese. Serve at 16–18 °C, ideally decanted beforehand.