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On the rise and rise of Prokupac, Serbia’s signature grape
This year’s Prokupac Day once again showcased the philosophies and approaches that are driving Serbia’s signature indigenous variety to unprecedented levels of refinement and finesse. By Ian Bancroft Each year Prokupac Day, celebrated on 14th October, reinforces the sense of excitement about the grape and its potential. Gatherings spark intense... Continue reading
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The unfamiliar story of Herzegovina’s Vinarija Škegro
With their innovative approach to winemaking, Škegro Family Winery is making a profound contribution to realising the full potential of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s indigenous varieties – Blatina, Trnjak, and Žilavka. The latter, in particular, could do for the country’s wine reputation what Malvazija has for Croatia and Grüner Veltliner for... Continue reading
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A postcard from Župa
This year was the fifth anniversary of Prokupac Day – celebrated on October 14th – which is the brainchild of Igor Luković (editor of Vino and Fino) and Tomislav Ivanovic (founder of vinopedia.rs). At its inception, there were fourteen wines to taste. Today there are roughly fifty. Under the tagline,... Continue reading
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Stina Winery – Brač’s second most famous export
Stina Winery on the island of Brač in Croatia is stubbornly committed to producing wines from indigenous Dalmatian varieties that boast freshness, balance, and complexity. It is a purity of philosophy as white and simple as the very labels that adorn their bottles, and the very stone that Brač itself... Continue reading
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Borovitza Gamza 2009 from Bulgaria – 90 points
Borovitza Gamza 2009 from Bulgaria – “Light ruby colour, with nose of blackberries and some cherry; berries and cherry on the palate, with hints of spice and mushroom; very earthy character, with subtle oakiness and fresh acidity.” by
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Vino Budimir’s 2007 Sub Rosa awarded 91 points by eRobertParker.com
Vino Budimir’s 2007 Sub Rosa – “By far the most impressive of this group, it is tightly wound, powerful and intense, with fine fruit and tension on the finish. A touch rustic on opening, it comes around well.” by
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Tikveš Vranec Special Selection (2011) – 87 points
Tikveš Vranec Special Selection (2011) – “Aromas of spice, raspberry and sour cherry…flavours of raspberry, cassis, clove and black pepper…a developing wine, with somewhat chewy tannins; lacks balance.” by
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Andro Tomić – nurturing Hvar’s autochthonous heritage
“Tomić is both a source and symbol of the vitality of Croatia’s emboldened presence and popularity; nurturing Hvar’s autochthonous varieties and products…in the manner of his forefathers.” by
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Dingač – from ‘the little blue’
“Dingač therefore not only represents a prime example of one of Croatia’s premium quality red wines, but of a viticulture adapted to the particular circumstances of time and place.” by
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Vinarija Ivanović Prokupac (2011) – 91 points
Vinarija Ivanović Prokupac (2011) – “Intense nose of plums and blackcurrant…black cherry and red fruit on the palate…satin texture with well-integrated tannins.” by
