Janko Brut Mesecina

Overview

Mesečina is a Brut sparkling wine from Vinarija Janko made from 100% Chardonnay, produced using the traditional bottle fermentation method (Méthode Traditionnelle). The name – Serbian for moonlight – stands for the calm, elegant style of this cuvée from the Smederevsko Vinogorje region.

In the glass

Pale yellow with a golden shimmer, fine and persistent perlage, lively brilliance.

On the nose

Yellow apples and vineyard peach appear fresh and precise; fine yeasty notes of butter, bread crust, and Petit-Beurre biscuits result from aging on the lees. The aromatic spectrum is clear, without broad opulence.

On the palate

Light, airy, and elegant with very well-balanced acidity. The perlage is fine and animating. The texture shows medium-bodied creaminess, the finish is precise, harmonious, and of mineral freshness. No residual sugar impression – classic Brut character.

Food pairing

Oysters, grilled seafood, salmon with caper butter, goat cheese tartlets, fine poultry ragout, as an aperitif.

Serving recommendation

• Temperature: 6–8 °C
• Glass: Champagne flute or tulip glass

Origin

Vinarija Janko in Smederevo, founded in 2006 by Dragan Vasić, cultivates 14 hectares of vineyards in the Smederevsko Vinogorje region. The winery has one of the largest barrique cellars in Serbia and is a multiple Decanter award winner, including the first ever Decanter Gold for Serbia.

Technical specifications

• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Production: Méthode Traditionnelle (bottle fermentation)
• Region: Smederevsko Vinogorje, Serbia
• Alcohol: approx. 12.0 % vol.
• Volume: 750 ml
• Style: Brut