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Zilavka is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Southern Bosnia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for nutty, citrus, herbaceous, floral, spicy and mineral.
The regions that matter for it are Bosnia-Herzegovina and North Macedonia.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm, mediterranean.
Watch for the synonyms: Mostarska and Zhelavka Biella.
At the table it suits spinach and cheese pie, roasted vegetables with fennel seeds and gorgonzola dolce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Spinach and cheese pie
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Roasted vegetables with fennel seeds
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Gorgonzola dolce
Also labelled.
Mostarska, Zhelavka Biella.
Bottles to look for.
- Brkic 'Mjesecar' Zilavka, Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Brkic Citluka Zilavka, Bosnia-Hercegovina
- Brkic Greda, Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Brkic Zilavka, Bosnia-Hercegovina
- Carski Vinogradi Mostar Emporia Zilavka, Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Domano Zilavka Selekcija, Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Domano Zilavka, Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Jordanov Zilavka, Tikves, North Macedonia
Zilavka: common questions
01.What does Zilavka taste like?+
Zilavka tastes of nutty, citrus, herbaceous, floral, spicy and mineral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Zilavka from?+
Zilavka originates in Southern Bosnia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
03.Where is Zilavka grown?+
The key regions for Zilavka are Bosnia-Herzegovina and North Macedonia.
04.What food pairs with Zilavka?+
Pour it with spinach and cheese pie, roasted vegetables with fennel seeds and gorgonzola dolce.
05.What else is Zilavka called?+
Zilavka is also labelled Mostarska and Zhelavka Biella.
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