Babbullicas Raica

Raìca Babbullicas – The Sparkling Soul of Vermentino

Sardinian bubbles with a coastal soul

“Babbullicas” means “bubbles” in Sardinian dialect – a cheerful name for this natural sparkling wine (pet-nat) made from 100% Vermentino grapes. It comes from a 50-year-old vineyard in Luogosanto, near the sea, rooted in granite and quartz.

Old vines, spontaneous fermentation

The grapes come from two vintages: 70% from 2019, 30% from 2020. Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts, and the wine is aged in stainless steel, with no fining or filtering. A clean, honest expression of territory.

Salty, zesty, vibrant

This is a crisp, saline, natural sparkling wine, with delicate bubbles and aromas of herbs, citrus peel, and wild yeast. On the palate it’s dry, tangy and refreshing, with great minerality. Only 25 mg/l of total sulfites.

Rare and authentic

With just 1800 bottles made, Babbullicas is a rare gem from Sardinia – a perfect aperitif or a match for oysters, seafood or light snacks. Drink it chilled and enjoy its purity.

📌 Technical Sheet

• Producer: Raìca

• Region: Luogosanto, Gallura (Sardinia, Italy)

• Grape: 100% Vermentino

• Vine age: over 50 years

• Vintages: 70% 2019, 30% 2020

• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation, steel

• Refermentation: in bottle (pet-nat / ancestral method)

• Total SO₂: 25 mg/l

• Bottles produced: 1800

• Contains sulfites: yes

• Style: dry, natural sparkling wine

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Raìca – Winemakers in Gallura, Between Granite and Mediterranean Wildness

A Viticulture Rooted in the Land and Respect

Raìca is a wine project deeply connected to the land of Gallura, in northern Sardinia. Our agricultural vision is based on three pillars: native grape varieties, bush-trained vines, and zero chemicals or irrigation. The vines grow wild, embraced by Mediterranean biodiversity, following the natural rhythm of the seasons, in symbiosis with the soil, the climate, and local fauna.

The Stick That Supports, the Memory That Guides

The name “Raìca” comes from the traditional heather wood stick used to support young vines. A humble but meaningful tool, once crafted by Gallura’s farmers from shrubs growing on the slopes of Mount Limbara. Its wood is unique: it does not decay and lasts for decades—just like our philosophy. We don’t know where this journey will take us, but we’re enjoying every step of it with passion.

Granitic Soil and Untamed Landscape

Our vineyards grow in a mosaic of wild olive trees, lentisk, holm oaks, and myrtle, where man is just a respectful caretaker. The soil is rich in granite fragments and colored stones, composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica, giving the wines their natural acidity and structure. This unique terroir, combined with dry, windy weather, shapes the character of each bottle.

A Natural Companion

Gallura’s wild and fragrant nature is more than its beaches and turquoise waters—its inland soul is worth discovering, especially in winter and spring. While working among the vines, we’re often joined by a quiet presence: the Sardinian Marginated Tortoise, known for the “skirt” that outlines its shell. A gentle reminder of the value of time, patience, and harmony with the environment.

📌 Technical Sheet – Raìca

• Region: Gallura, Sardinia (Italy)

• Altitude: 200–500 meters a.s.l.

• Grapes: Native varieties (e.g. Vermentino, Cannonau, Caricagiola)

• Training system: Traditional bush vines

• Soil: Decomposed granite, quartz, feldspar, mica

• Philosophy: No chemicals, no irrigation, spontaneous fermentation

• Biodiversity: High – Mediterranean flora and wild fauna

• Curiosity: Presence of the Sardinian Marginated Tortoise in the vineyards