Montenegrin Vranac is a powerful and robust southern wine, made of the autochthonous variety Vranac which had been grown for centuries in Crmnitza, the area stretching from Lake Skadar towards the Adriatic Sea, at the altitude of 500 meters. Today, Vranac is a leading variety in Podgorica’s viticulture area, giving the premium quality with very balanced relation between sugar and acids. Vineyards, established in the shallow, skeletal soils, sun drenched over 2,500 hours annually, give the premium quality of the grapes which is converted by applying the latest technology into the premium wine. The wine is of dark red ruby color. On nose and taste it resembles mature sour cherries and forest fruit with vanilla tones, leaving the lingering taste of fullness and warmth. It is of a very pleasant astringency, which gives it the possibility of lying down and maturing. It matches best with local food, which you may taste if you arrive in our country, but it is perfect with ham, prosciutto and all red meat dishes, game meat and even, fish. It matches perfectly the spicy red meat, grilled meat as well as the sheep’s cheese. It is served at 17 to 20 °C.

• Country of origin: Montenegro.
• Region: Crmnitza.
• Brand name or name of chateau: 13. jul Plantaze.
• Grape varietal: Vranac.