Belina Smederevka: A fruity and mineral white wine from Serbia with aromas of pear, apple and citrus fruits
Discover Belina Smederevka 2020, an award-winning white wine from Serbia with intense aromas of pear, apple, and citrus fruits, and a mineral finish. Perfect with goat cheese, salads, and fish dishes.
Grape variety and origin:
- Grape variety: Belina Smederevka is an old, indigenous grape variety that is deeply rooted in the identity of Serbian winemaking.
- Origin: The grapes come from the Šumadija vineyards in Serbia.
Viticulture and vinification:
- Viticulture: The vines are pruned to achieve minimal yield but the best quality.
- Vinification: After the harvest, a brief maceration and careful fermentation follow. The wine ages on the lees for four months.
Wine description:
- Taste: Belina Smederevka has a distinctly fruity character with intense aromas of pear, green apple, lemon peel, and lime. On the palate, it displays plenty of fruit juiciness, richness, and freshness with citrus fruits, a herbal character, and salty minerality.
- Food pairing: Goat cheese, salads, perch, sea bass, squid, mussels, grilled white meat
Serving instructions:
- Serving temperature: 7 to 9 degrees Celsius
- Glass: classic Riesling glass
Awards:
- Gold Medal 2021 BIWC
- Bronze Medal 2021, 2022 Decanter
Further information:
- Producer: Matijašević Vineyards
- Country of origin: Serbia
- Year: 2020
- Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.
