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Prokupac

Prokupac wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Medium
Origin
Serbia
Top region
Serbia
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
6
Synonyms

Prokupac is a red grape variety, with its roots in Kosovo, Serbia.

The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.

The tasting note runs to cherry, strawberries and rose petals.

It is planted most seriously in Serbia and Kosovo.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for cold climate.

It blends readily with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.

On other labels it goes by Crnka, Darchin, Kamenicarka and Majski Cornii.

At the table it suits serbian-style crumbed pork, lentil dhal and braised rabbit with carrots.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
High
Flavours
cherry
Aromas
strawberriesrose petals
Styles
dry redrosé

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Serbian-style crumbed pork
02 Lentil dhal
03 Braised rabbit with carrots

Also labelled.

Crnka, Darchin, Kamenicarka, Majski Cornii, Prokupka, Zarcin.

Bottles to look for.

  • Aleksandar Todorovic Doodle Roze, Tri Morave, Serbia
  • Despotika Zmajeviti, Sumadija, Serbia
  • Doja Breg Prokupac, Toplica, Serbia
  • Doja Prokupac, Toplica, Serbia
  • Kostic Family Winery Barrique Prokupac, Serbia
  • Matijasevic Vinogradi Cukundeda Prokupac, Central Serbia
  • MV Vinarija 'Prudence' Prokupac, Serbia
  • Podrum Aleksandrovic Prokupac, Oplenac, Serbia

Prokupac: common questions

01.
What does Prokupac taste like?
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Prokupac tastes of cherry, strawberries and rose petals. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.
Where is Prokupac from?
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Prokupac originates in Kosovo, Serbia.
03.
Where is Prokupac grown?
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The key regions for Prokupac are Serbia and Kosovo.
04.
What food pairs with Prokupac?
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Pour it with serbian-style crumbed pork, lentil dhal and braised rabbit with carrots.
05.
What else is Prokupac called?
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Prokupac is also labelled Crnka, Darchin, Kamenicarka, Majski Cornii and Prokupka, plus one more.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Serbia.

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