Domaine Bibich CRNO 2022

Grape	Shiraz
Producer	Domaine Bibich
Region	Plastovo, Northern Dalmatia, Croatia
Vintage	2022
Alcohol	14%
Style	Full-bodied red

Domaine Bibich CRNO is a 100% Shiraz from the Plastovo vineyards of Northern Dalmatia — an unexpected grape for Croatia, but in Roko Bibich’s hands, something genuinely compelling: dark, brooding, and calibrated to sit right at the intersection of power and balance.

The Producer — Roko Bibich, Northern Dalmatia

Domaine Bibich is one of Croatia’s most adventurous and critically acclaimed wineries, based in the Plastovo area of Northern Dalmatia near Šibenik. Roko Bibich combines a deep respect for Croatia’s indigenous varieties with the confidence to work with international grapes on his terms — not to imitate other wine regions, but to show what Dalmatian terroir does to Shiraz when the philosophy is minimal intervention and honest farming.

Winemaker’s Note

“Darkness was my inspiration for this wine. Like the transition between night and day, Crno sits somewhere in between, offering a balance that inspires the senses. It is a wine that demands attention, inviting you to savor each sip and explore the mysteries of the unknown.”

Tasting Notes

Deep, dark, and aromatic: dark plum, black pepper, smoked meat, dried herbs, and a mineral undercurrent from the Dalmatian limestone. Full-bodied with confident tannins and enough acidity to keep everything in balance.

How to Serve

Decant for 30 minutes. Serve at 17–18°C. This is an evening wine — open it with intention.

Food Pairing

Grilled lamb, slow-cooked beef, game, smoky barbecue, aged hard cheese. Big food for a big wine.

Learn more: Croatian natural wine — the complete guide