At a Glance

Zlatno Runo 2017 – "Golden Fleece" – is an expressive, single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from Vinarija Janko in Smederevo. The 2017 vintage shows impressive structure and aging potential. Aged in oak barriques, the wine develops secondary complexity that complements the primary fruit profile.

In the Glass

Deep ruby-garnet, dense and concentrated with a slightly violet rim – a wine with substance and aging potential.

On the Nose

Dominant red and black fruits: cherry, black cherry, and blackcurrant form the core. Herbal and spice notes complement the profile; toasted almonds, nutmeg, a hint of vanilla, and dark chocolate add depth to the bouquet.

On the Palate

Powerful and full-bodied with pronounced fruitiness and rich, ripe tannins. Secondary notes from the barrique – cinnamon, vanilla, leather, fine chocolate – round out the primary fruit spectrum. The finish is long, complex, and persistent. Great aging potential.

Food Pairing

Beef fillet with a pepper crust, wild boar shanks from the oven, aged Comté or Cheddar, dark bitter chocolate.

Serving Recommendation

• Temperature: 17–19 °C
• Decanting time: 60 minutes
• Glass: Large Bordeaux glass

Origin

Vinarija Janko in Smederevo cultivates 14 hectares of vineyards on the acclaimed Zlatno Brdo and Šeškovac sites. The winery is a multiple Decanter award winner; the Stari Zavet 2011 achieved the first Decanter Gold for Serbia.

Technical Details

• Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Aging: Barrique (Serbian oak)
• Region: Smederevsko Vinogorje, Serbia
• Vintage: 2017
• Volume: 750 ml