Montenegrin Rakija and Vranac
Mountain grape fire and the bold red: Montenegro's lozovača (grape rakija, home-distilled in every mountain village, often 50%+) and Vranac wine — the 'black stallion' grape of the Ćemovsko polje (one of Europe's largest single vineyards, Plantaže's 2,300 ha) and Lake Skadar's shores (Crmnica…
What it is
Mountain grape fire and the bold red: Montenegro's lozovača (grape rakija, home-distilled in every mountain village, often 50%+) and Vranac wine — the 'black stallion' grape of the Ćemovsko polje (one of Europe's largest single vineyards, Plantaže's 2,300 ha) and Lake Skadar's shores (Crmnica wine country). Origins: rakija distilling is Balkan-ancient; Vranac (a Kratošija relative) became Montenegro's emblem red in the Yugoslav era. Made from: rakija: grape pomace/grapes, copper kazans; Vranac: late-harvested grapes, oak-aged. How it's made: 1) Villages distil after the vintage. 2) Plantaže vinifies Vranac at scale. 3) Serve rakija first (always first), wine with njeguški pršut and cheese. Served: rakija at arrivals, funerals and negotiations; Vranac at Podgorica tables. Flavor: rakija fierce and grapey; Vranac dark, plummy, tannic. Strength: rakija 45-55%; wine 13-14%. Culture: in Montenegro rakija is the handshake and Vranac is the flag. See also: North Macedonia's rakija and wines.
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