{"product_id":"cota-winery-baba-manda-skin-contact","title":"Cota Winery Baba Manda Skin Contact","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaba Manda is a lovely introduction to the indigenous grapes of Dalmatia, made by Petar Cota from a 50\/50 blend of Debit and Maraština. Named after his grandmother, who worked the family's original vineyards, it's a naturally made wine that combines traditional Croatian varieties with a fresh, uncomplicated approach to skin contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are co-fermented with four days of skin maceration, giving the wine a little extra texture and grip without overwhelming its bright fruit character. Apricot and citrus lead the way, with hints of kiwi and orchard fruit, alongside a gentle mineral edge. There's a lovely crunchiness to the palate, with fresh acidity and a lightly tannic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and bottled unfined and unfiltered, with just a small addition of sulphur. A characterful Croatian orange wine that remains wonderfully drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cota Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59097961038205,"sku":"19863","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/capture_2026-11-12-11-44-50-0000.jpg?v=1794484071","url":"https:\/\/thebeerhive.co.uk\/products\/cota-winery-baba-manda-skin-contact","provider":"The Beerhive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}