Crna Tamjanika

Crna Tamjanika is a red grape cultivated in Serbia that is mainly associated with Negotin and Fruška gora. The origin of the grape has not yet been identified, but it is either closely related or identical to Rosenmuskateller, an aromatic grape native to Austria that is also cultivated in Italy (Moscato Rosa) and Croatia (Muškat Ruža).

Crna Tamjanika is a finicky, low-yielding grape with functional female flowers. Because of its characteristics, it was scarcely cultivated in Serbia after phylloxera. Several winemakers recently reintroduced it as a red variety that has excellent potential to produce dry and dessert wines.

Crna Tamjanika is an aromatic grape. The resulting wines have distinctive rose-like aromas, often accompanied by red fruit and hints of spices. On the palate, the wines are fruity, and they manage to stay fresh and retain juicy acidity. Dessert wines are best paired with chocolate or fruit desserts, and dry styles can be a great pairing with grilled meat or grilled fish.