RECIPE OF OUR ANCESTORS
CERMENIZA VRANAC
Vranac is an ancient Montenegrin variety and its real origin has been hidden deeply in the history. It has been grown since the 14th century in the valley of Lake Skadar. It has ann intense ruby colour with purple hues. In the nose and taste it reminds you of ripe sour cherries, dark forest fruit and prunes with sweet, spicy tones, leaving good mouthfeel and warmth in the aftertaste. It is full on taste, rich with alcohol and extract. It has balanced acids and extraordinary tannic structure, giving it the possibility of longer laying down and aging. After fermentation in stainless steel vats, it aged for one year in oak barrels in strictly controlled conditions.
CERMENIZA RAKIJA
Rakija is a strong alcoholic drink with over 47% vol% alc. It is very potable, harmonious, mildly developed and made from the grape varieties Vranac and Kratošija. It is an autochthonous Montenegrin product, classified as a natural brandy. It is made by the distillation of the whole crushed grapes. It is recommended as an aperitif or a digestive, cooled at 4-6°C. If it is served as an aperitif, it is usually served with salted sticks, salted crackers and salted, roasted almonds and peanuts. If it is served as a digestive, it is the best with dried figs and walnuts.
CERMENIZA BARIQUE
The grapes for this wine originates from the best parcels of our property. They are picked in the period of full, technological ripeness with the best polyphenolic complex and high sugar content. Barique has a strong structure, and by laying down in oak barrels, it becomes enriched with nice, sweet tannins. The wine is rounded, full-bodied, soft and long lasting. In this wine you will taste the mild notes of toasted oak and aromas of caramel and smoke in the finish. After fermentation in stainless steel vats, it is aged for one year in barriques in strictly controlled conditions.
CERMENIZA KRSTAČ
Krstač is an autochtonous Montenegrin white grape variety. It has a characteristic berry size and form of the cluster, resembling a cross, which it was named after. It is of these particularly selected grapes that the authentic white wine of extraordinary freshness has been made.This wine is on the edge between Mediterranean and continental type. It is light golden yellow color with greenish reflection. This is a light, potable, crisp and balanced wine with the characteristic varietal flavors of peach and pear. Served cold, Cermeniza Krsta? represents the ideal aperitif.