Vranac

Vranac is a red grape variety most likely native to Montenegro. It is assumed that it originated around Lake Skadar, but it is also an important variety in several Balkan countries and regions, primarily in North Macedonia, Herzegovina, southern Croatia, and Serbia.

The grape probably has ancient origins because it is related to several regional varieties, including Crljenak kaštelanski, also known as Tribidrag, Zinfandel, and Primitivo. Vranac produces intensely colored and full-bodied red wines typically high in alcohol with lively and bright acidity.

On the nose and the palate, they display fruity notes reminiscent of cherries and blackberries. These wines have excellent aging potential and usually gain complexity and character. The tannins tend to soften, and the aroma attains the notes of ripe fruit, spices, and licorice.