🏆 Gold — Expovina Wine Trophy 2025
The Creams 2020 from the Matalj winery is one of the most characteristic red wines in the Negotinska Krajina region. With his award as Gold winner at the Expovina Wine Trophy 2025 in Zurich It impressively underlines the international standards of top Serbian wines.
Its origins lie in the unique terroir of the location “Kremenjača” in the Rajački vineyards. Here, at an altitude of 200—250 meters with exposure to the southwest, the grapes ripen under ideal climatic conditions: sunny days, cool winds from the Homolje Mountains and mineral, rocky soil. This interplay gives the wine its unmistakable elegance and power.
In the glass, the cream shows a deep ruby red color. The bouquet unites plums, black currants and ripe cherries, accompanied by cedarwood, fine oak spice and fresh mint. On the palate, it delights with a powerful structure, lively acidity and velvety tannins, which combine harmoniously with wood notes. The aftertaste is long, fruity and elegant — a red wine with great development potential.
Serving recommendation
Enjoy the cream at 16-18°C in a large Bordeaux glass.
Perfect for
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ribeye steak
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Filet Mignon
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Juicy pork ribs
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Lamb chops
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Hearty goulash
specifications
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Grape varieties: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
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Region/Location: Negotinska Krajina, Rajački Vineyards (“Kremenjača”)
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altitude: 200—250 m, southwest exposure
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Soil: sedimentary with stone structure
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Harvest: handpicked
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Vinification: 3-4 weeks fermentation in stainless steel
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Ageing: 12 months in 225 l barriques, aged in the bottle for a further 12 months
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Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
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Residual sugar: 3.0 g/l
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Acidity: 5.7 g/l
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pH value: 3.6
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Bottle size: 0.75 l