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Lisičina Kalimut from Montenegro

September 2, 2014 by Autochthoinos in Montenegro

Lisičina Kalimut from Montenegro – “the wine itself could be defined as “rose”, though its colour and taste are somewhat reminiscent of rose hip tea. Herbal notes are dominant but there is also something like sweet, ripe tomatoes. Unusual and remarkable.”

By Mariusz Rybak

This rare autochthonous variety of Montenegro was an absolute surprise to me. I’ve never heard about it before. In fact, even in the region around Virpazar, few people grow it. The area of production is known in Montenegro for small, aromatic onions.

Vinarija Kalimut, run by the Ukšanović Family, is small and produces only from its own grapes.

Details

Name – Vinarija Kalimut (The Ukšanović Family)

Website – Facebook

Vintage – 2012

Variety – Lisičina

Region – Crmnički Region (village of Boljevići close to Virpazar), Montenegro

Alcohol – 11%

Tasting Notes

The wine itself could be defined as ‘rose’;

Though its colour and taste are somewhat reminiscent of rose hip tea;

Herbal notes are dominant but there is also something like sweet, ripe tomatoes;

Unusual and remarkable.

Mariusz Rybak is currently researching Serbian wine culture and the notion of wine as a cultural good. His musings on such topics can be read on his blog, Kawa and Vino.