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Vinska Kuća Minića – Župa, Serbia
“Minić is known mostly for his Tamjanika, traditional in style – fragrant and mineral. The base Tamjanika bears the name ‘The Hundredth Tear’ (‘Stota Suza’ in Serbian), which is the title of a poem written by Mr. Minić’s father.” by
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‘Sub Rosa’ – Vino Budimir from Župa, Serbia
Vino Budimir’s top wine is ‘Sub Rosa’, “a cuvee of Prokupac (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)…dancing on the palate…[with] a whole spectrum of further notes – coffee, chocolate, violets, cherry.” by
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Matošević Alba Malvazija Istarska (2011) – 87 points
Matošević Alba Malvazija Istarska (2011) – “Straw yellow…Melon and peach flavours predominate, with a hint of kiwi, mild pepper and vanilla.” by
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Bagrina – Danube Valley wine secrets
It seems certain that Bagrina has been almost forgotten and lost, probably surviving in only a few old vineyards of Negotinska krajina in the eastern part of Serbia. by
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Žilavka Mostar 2010 – Vinarija Čitluk, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Žilavka Mostar 2010 – “golden and slightly greenish at the same time, full of light, fresh morning light of the mountains…the taste and aroma were those of mountains too. It was dry like the white limestone rocks rising over the Dalmatian coast, and the same fragrant of wood raisin.” by
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Kozlovic Santa Lucia Malvazija (2008) – 93 points
Kozlovic Santa Lucia Malvazija (2008) – “Intense and long-lasting floral and stone fruit notes, particularly of peaches…rich, silky texture…extremely long and complicated finish.” by
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One and the same? – Zinfandel, Primitivo, Crljenak Kaštelanski and Kratošija
Whilst working on ampelography and exploring the Serbian National Library’s collection, I came across an article by Svetozar Savić, entitled ‘Autohtone sorte vinove loze u Crnoj Gori’ (‘Autochtonous wine grapes in Montenegro’), of great interest to lovers of autochthonous wine varieties. by
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Rkaciteli Special Selection (2011) – Tikveš – 83 points
Rkatsiteli (‘Rkaciteli’ in Macedonian) – “Peach and grapefruit flavours…vegetal and peppery notes…slightly oily texture, with noticeable minerality.” by
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Winzer Sax – Grüner Veltliner Panzaun (2011) – 84 points
Winzer Sax – Grüner Veltliner Panzaun (2011) – “Zesty, refreshing acid, akin to lime juice; with slightly under-ripe green apple and quince notes;” by
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Iločki Podrumi Graševina (2011) – 82 points
Iločki Podrumi Graševina (2011) – “Flavours of green apple, grape and fresh cucumber, plus a hint of parsley.” by
