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Safeguarding Rajac’s wine heritage
In Rajac, close to Negotin in eastern Serbia, traditional wine cellars - known as ‘pivnica’ - are integral to local wine culture and heritage. Thanks to a new Association, Mladi sa Rajačkih pivnica, their future is in safe hands.
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On the evolution of Serbia’s wine scene
This is the text of a presentation I gave at the 2023 Food Talk Conference in Belgrade on the evolution of the wine scene in Serbia, in particular the role of native varieties such as Prokupac and Tamjanika.
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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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Aleksandar Todorović and Serbia’s natural wine revolution
Aleksandar Todorović is one of a vanguard of producers in Serbia dedicated to natural wines. With his commitment to grapes such as Grašac, Zupljanka, and Prokupac, Todorović is also part of an expanding movement exploring the full potential of the country’s native varieties. By Ian Bancroft Aleksandar Todorović, at only... Continue reading
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Wine from the Pannonian Sea
Vinarija Tonković, near Serbia's border with Hungary, is dedicated to revitalising the indigenous Kadarka variety, and is already doing so with impressive results. Their commitment to purity and experimentation should ensure Kadarka's undoubted potential doesn't go unrealised.
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Rakija nation’s wine culture exploration
Autochthoinos is pleased to present an extract from a paper by Mariusz Rybak exploring links between Serbian identity and wine culture. by
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Nostalgia, the colour of wine
“No revolution can possibly last forever. The young wine at the table told me that. It was a link to my merchant great-great-grandfather, who had built a public fountain in the 1860s. It was an assurance that there was someone who cared to carry the bottle — and the cake... Continue reading
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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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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
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Serbia’s wine regions – Župa
In addition to several international grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion, and Italian Riesling, local producers in Župa like Budimir, Minić, Ivanović, Spasić, and Botunjac also grow autochthonous White Tamjanika and Prokupac. by
