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Vinarija Dalia "Splet" Serbian Red Blend

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Gamay & Vranac 2023

Rogljevo-Rajac > Negotin Valley >Timok Region > Serbia 

Centuries ago, the French found that Serbia’s Negotin valley was a prized region for high-quality grapes, and with easy trade along the nearby Danube, the farms of Rajac, Rogljevo and Smedovac became wealthy wine-growing villages. However, much of the active viticulture went dormant the 20th Century. Yet, a revival with exciting new winemakers coming home to the region is under way, and we’re excited to bring you the wines of Kristina Lukić at Vinarija Dalia. Having studied in Beaujolais, Gamay is near and dear to her heart. Kristina produced 'Splet' as a first of its kind Serbian blend - a cru-style Gamay with 20% Vranac added, an indigenous grape to the region similar to Cabernet. This wine is absolutely marvelous, and exciting wine from a dynamic country. Certified Organic.

Gamay & Vranac 2023

Rogljevo-Rajac > Negotin Valley >Timok Region > Serbia 

Centuries ago, the French found that Serbia’s Negotin valley was a prized region for high-quality grapes, and with easy trade along the nearby Danube, the farms of Rajac, Rogljevo and Smedovac became wealthy wine-growing villages. However, much of the active viticulture went dormant the 20th Century. Yet, a revival with exciting new winemakers coming home to the region is under way, and we’re excited to bring you the wines of Kristina Lukić at Vinarija Dalia. Having studied in Beaujolais, Gamay is near and dear to her heart. Kristina produced 'Splet' as a first of its kind Serbian blend - a cru-style Gamay with 20% Vranac added, an indigenous grape to the region similar to Cabernet. This wine is absolutely marvelous, and exciting wine from a dynamic country. Certified Organic.

Blend: 80% Gamay & 20% Vranac

ABV: 14%

The Story: Returning to our local heroine, Kristina Lukić started learning how to make wine in Italy, studying viticulture at the University of Udine. Before graduating she completed harvest stints in Sardinia and Beaujolais. After, she followed her dream by zig zagged across the equator working harvests in Chile, Spain, Sonoma, New Zealand, and Champagne enriching her cultural and professional knowledge at different size wineries along the way. Kristina’s dream was to always go back to her homeland, and share her experiences and knowledge with the local people. In 2021, a serendipitous acquaintance led her to Emmanuel Koenig and Etienne de Montille, owners of the prestigious Burgundy estate -Domaine de Montille, who saw great potential in Kristina and the wines of Serbia. They felt compelled to support her in her journey, and the partnership settled on a winery in the village of Smedovac, and Kristina launched Vinarija Dalia with their help. She sources some grapes from nearby vineyards, but is acquiring land with the eventual goal of owning 10 hectares planted to local varieties. All this is all very impressive, but it must be noted that Kristina’s presence is having a much wider influence on the local community than Emmanuel, Etienne and Kristina could have imagined, especially for the younger generations that are taking over their family production, searching for a new way of their own.  In particular, the emergence of Dalia has empowered female producers in the region to take the reins and follow in the footsteps of their ancestors, from business management to work in the vineyard. Her insistence on organically grown fruit is forcing her neighbors (thanks to Kristina) to bringing back organic viticulture and continuing to grow awareness for this growing area in Serbia.

Personality: It is a fruity wine with both elegance and intensity, showing a dark red-violetcolor. The bouquet is rich in earthy and stemmy notes, packed with deep dark cherry and raspberry. The body is balanced, with silky tannins and a lift of acidity behind the dark red fruit. The finish reveals delightful notes of liquorice, brambly red fruit, subtle cocoa nibs and a wonderful length.

Harmony: A traditional Goulash, a beef stew should do quite nicely, or try with Cevapi, another regional delicacy we love, minced meat formed into cylindrical shapes and served with fresh bread and onions. Baked in Bosnia is available for online orders in Seattle.