Kosovar Rakia
The Dukagjin fire: Kosovo's rakia — grape rakija distilled in the villages of the Dukagjin plain (Rahovec/Orahovac is the wine town, vineyards since Roman times), plus the young commercial wineries (Stone Castle, Bodrumi i Vjetër) rebuilding Kosovo's wine name.
What it is
The Dukagjin fire: Kosovo's rakia — grape rakija distilled in the villages of the Dukagjin plain (Rahovec/Orahovac is the wine town, vineyards since Roman times), plus the young commercial wineries (Stone Castle, Bodrumi i Vjetër) rebuilding Kosovo's wine name. Origins: Rahovec's vineyards are among the Balkans' oldest; home rakija distilling is the village universal, served before every meal and negotiation. Made from: grapes and grape pomace, copper kazan distillation, sometimes oak-rested. How it's made: 1) Harvest Rahovec's grapes. 2) Ferment; distil after the feasts. 3) Serve in small glasses, offered always with both hands of hospitality. Served: at oda (men's chamber) gatherings and family tables across Kosovo. Flavor: grape fire, mellowing with oak and age. Strength: 45-55%. Culture: in Kosovo rakia is the opening word of every conversation that matters. See also: Albania's Raki (the shared heritage).
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