Dry red wine "Vranac": description, manufacturer

The Serbian wine is undeservedly neglected by gourmets from around the world. And in this Balkan country know a lot about the manufacture of alcoholic beverages. The first vines were planted by the ancient Romans, who appreciated the climate and soil of Serbia. From ancient times to the present day, some varieties have mutated and turned into autochthonous characteristic only of the Balkan Peninsula. The most famous of them are Krstač – with white berries, and Vranac – black. A characteristic feature of these varieties is that they do not tolerate blends. Therefore, the drinks are named after grapes – “Vranac” and “Krstac”. This article is dedicated to the first grade. The name “Vranac” is translated simply – “crow”. And looking at the blue-black berries, understand that the name of the variety selected apt. The Vranac grape is very thick skinned. This allows you to deliver the berry to Chan a to obtain valuable wort.

Terroir

Wine "Vranac” is grown and manufactured in all countries of the former Yugoslavia. This variety is planted about seventy areas in Montenegro. Especially prized terroir not far from Skadar lake. Valley in Macedonia between the two mountain ridges of the Rhodopes, and Pindas too entirely occupied by vineyards Vranac. In Serbia, for this variety is given much less space. But this does not mean that the Vranac unpopular in the country. On the contrary, the Serbs believe that without the ruby wine it is impossible to feel the taste of the prosciutto is put inside – charcoal smoked pork ham. But outside the country “Vranac" is completely unknown. The fact that the wine industry in Serbia is developing in the direction of supporting small producers. But in Montenegro the situation is different. Several large wineries made their way to the European market. Therefore, the Russian consumer can try the products of Montenegrin firms “Plantage”. It is, among other releases and popular in the Balkans, the wine “Vranac”. And to try Serbian counterpart, you need to come into the country in the gastronomic tour.

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Mark Zupa

However, on the shelves of Russian alcohool with a great range of products you can find wine from varieties Vranac. And it will deceive price. Because the beverage contains not in glass and Tetrapak. It is called Zupa. If you look at the composition and the country of origin, the label States: 100 % “Vranac" of wine, Serbia. But the acquaintance with this sort of "Zupa» guests suggest. The clusters were purchased by the company from various growers and terroir of the drink is the most colorful. In the Balkans it is the lowest price segment. But this wine is suitable for accompanying simple everyday lunch. He has a beautiful dark red color, aroma of wild berries and a pleasant fresh taste. Dry wine with acidity cuts down on the fattiness of the pork. Serve it slightly chilled (eighteen degrees).

The Best of the wine varieties Vranac. “Heart”

The Best wine “Vranac" (red, dry) is made in Montenegro. Mark “Cord”, translated as “heart”, company «Plantage” has won numerous gold and silver medals at international competitions in 2013-2014. This reputable manufacturer has long been present on the European market. His vineyards are located in the best grape-growing regions of Montenegro. The average age of the vines is thirty-six years. Harvested in September, strictly by hand, in order not to damage the integrity of the berries. At the winery the bunches are subjected to a ten-day fermentation in stainless steel vats at a temperature of 26 °C. For maceration also have 11 days. Then the wine is aged for two years either in steel tanks or in oak barrels.

Taste wine “Cord”

For a rich ruby color of the drink with a slight purple tint adjusts to the festive mood. Will paralyse glass. The wine is dense, leaves on the glass “tear”. Aroma? The bright fruit. This is a complex bouquet in which are read the dark plum, black currant and ripe cherry. The aroma is slightly sweet: this give the wine a touch of vanilla and crumb of white fresh bread. As for taste, one SIP takes us to the fertile warmer South. Tannic, but they are very velvety. Sommeliers claim that the taste of Montenegrin wine “Vranac” company “Plantage” can be compared to French Pinot Gris. All products aged for at least a year in stainless steel vats. Fine wines, such as “Cord” spend at least two years in barrels before being bottled. During this time the wine gets the aroma of coffee and prunes and the taste is starting to feel chocolate notes. The fortress of the drink is 14 degrees.

Crnogorski Vranac

This is a Montenegrin wines “Vranac” company “Plantage” has dark-red, passing into purple. In a complex bouquet of medium intensity there is the aroma of ripe cherries, wild berries and barely audible sweet vanilla. The taste is almost infinitely fruit, South. Soft, rounded tannins give a full-bodied drink the enchanting velvety. The finish is long, complex. This dry red wine hasfortress thirteen degrees. And sugar it contains only 0.16 grams per liter. Especially good product harvest in 2006.

Vranac Potkrajski: 100% “Vranac" (wine, Serbia)

The Price of the drink in Serbia is about three hundred and twenty rubles. That is, to call it cheap product not. Manufactures “Podrasky Vranac» small family winery Jović, which owns fifteen acres of fertile land five kilometers from the town of Knjazevac. The mountain Stara Planina and Tupiznica create the perfect microclimate for growing vines. Wine “Podrasky Vranac” has a dark ruby color. The bouquet is dominated by bitter-sweet wild cherry, vanilla and plum. The taste of the drink is full bodied. It felt notes of wild berries with a barely noticeable coffee flavor. The finish is long playing. Fortress this dry red wine is thirteen percent. It is used with succulent meat dishes of the Serbian cuisine. But wine can be enjoyed Mature cheeses, snacks of salami and smoked ham.

“Stands”

Usually the wine “Vranac” do monosodium. But there are exceptions. Wine “Stands”, which makes the firm “Cellar Angelic”, is a blend of varieties Vranac, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. What gives a Union of the Balkan varieties with two French? Vranac gives the drink temperament, character. Merlot gives the wine lightness, drinkability. And, thanks to its blend of Cabernet, the aroma of the drink I feel faint notes of plums and on the palate – a pleasant tartness. Do not forget that wine for another ninety days aged in oak barrels, which saturates tannins. The drink has a very pleasant fragrance, making it ideal to accompany fatty meats. The fortress of this wine-12,5 %. Bottle “Grandstand” is in Serbia about seven hundred rubles.

“Vranac Bronica”

In fact, the firm "Zupa” is a huge Serbian concern producing a variety of products based on grapes – from vinegar to cordials. But if we are not focusing on the wines in Tetra Pak cartons from the lower price categories, we find and decent drinks. One of them is “Vranac Bronica”. This table wine is a pleasant ruby color. In taste-very distinctive, with the Balkan temperament, heard the notes of southern fruit. The aroma of the wine is fresh, with hints of blackberries, blueberries, strawberries. This wine should be served at a temperature of eighteen degrees to the meat. Good as an aperitif or accompaniment for tapas.