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Vranac is a red grape variety, with its roots in Montenegro.
The wines show medium-full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to sour cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, mint and vanilla.
It is planted most seriously in Montenegro and North Macedonia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for dry, difficult growing conditions.
It blends readily with Primitivo.
On other labels it goes by Vranec.
At the table it suits goulash, beef ribs with barbeque sauce and hard sheep’s milk cheeses.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Goulash
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Beef Ribs with Barbeque Sauce
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Hard Sheep's Milk cheeses
Also labelled.
Vranec.
Bottles to look for.
- Aleksic Vinarija 'Amanet' Vranac, Serbia
- Bovin 'Era', Tikves, North Macedonia
- Bovin 'Imperator', Tivkes, North Macedonia
- Bovin Dissan Barrique, Tikves, North Macedonia
- Bovin Vranec, Tikves, North Macedonia
- Chateau Kamnik Terroir Grand Reserva Vranec, North Macedonia
- Imako Vino 'Majestic' Vranac, North Macedonia
- Imako Vino Astibo, North Macedonia
Vranac: common questions
01.What does Vranac taste like?+
Vranac tastes of sour cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, chocolate, mint and vanilla. The wines show medium-full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Vranac from?+
Vranac originates in Montenegro.
03.Where is Vranac grown?+
The key regions for Vranac are Montenegro and North Macedonia.
04.What food pairs with Vranac?+
Pour it with goulash, beef ribs with barbeque sauce and hard sheep's milk cheeses.
05.What else is Vranac called?+
Vranac is also labelled Vranec.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index.