Janko Vrtlog Bariq 2021 – a premium product from Vinarija Janko, Smederevsko Vinogorje.
Tasting Notes
Deep, brilliant golden yellow with green highlights. Complex, intense bouquet: peach powerfully dominates, accompanied by mango, gooseberry, and elderflower. Barely perceptible noble wood notes support the aroma spectrum. Full-bodied, creamy, and with crisp acidity – powerful and elegant at the same time, with an endlessly long finish of peach and exotic fruit. Limited to 3,000 bottles per year.
Highlights
- BIWC Sofia 2015 – 'Best White Wine of the Balkans' (Vrtlog 2013)
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 – Silver, Score 90 (Vrtlog 2015)
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 – Bronze, Score 86 (Vrtlog 2016)
- Limited production – 3,000 bottles/year, barrique from Serbian oak
Food Pairing
Sushi and Omakase, avocado dishes, gambas al ajillo, scallops, duck or chicken salad with orange.
Serving Recommendation
10–12 °C, white wine glass.
Facts
Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Smederevsko Vinogorje – Šumadijsko-Velikomoravski Rejon, Serbia
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.
Taste: dry
Bottle Size: 0.75 l
Winery: Vinarija Janko, Smederevo, Serbia
Vinarija Janko from Smederevo combines Serbian winemaking tradition with modern cellar technology. On 14 hectares of its own vineyards in the Zlatno Brdo and Šeškovac localities, owner Dragan Vasić cultivates indigenous varieties such as Smederevka alongside international grape varieties. First Decanter Gold for Serbia (Stari Zavet 2011, Decanter 2014). Multiple Decanter winner with its own, one of the largest barrique cellars in Serbia.