Serbian local indigenous grape varieties
1816 in Budapest Mr. Prokopije Bolic published book ” Sovrseni vinodelac ” (Perfect winemaker), and this is the first written ampelographic textbook in Serbian language.
The book describes 35 local indigenous wine grapes varieties which grown in the area of today’s Vojvodina, the northern part of the Republic of Serbia. Today we have less or more ten indigenous wine grapes varieties which are used to produce wine for the market.
Smederevka
Smederevka grape variety is a Serbian autochthonous grape cultivar, named after the medieval capital of Serbia, Smederevo. It ripens in the III – IV epoch with very high yields. It produces wine with relatively high levels of acid and sugar, making it popular for blending in Serbian wines.
Kreaca (Banat Riesling, Zekelweis)
Kreaca is an autochthonous variety from the Banat area of Vojvodina. It produces fresh, fruity wines with low acidity. Once very popular, it is currently facing a decline in production.
Tamjanika White
Often called "The Queen of Serbian grapes," Tamjanika White produces some of the most respected white wines in Serbia. It features high sugar content and distinct aromatic profiles.