At a Glance

"Premium Game 2017" from Vinarija Raj ("Paradise Winery") is a premium aged red wine from the 2017 vintage – fully developed after several years of bottle aging and at its optimal drinking maturity. The wine represents the winery's ambition to produce serious, age-worthy red wines.

In the Glass

Developed garnet red with an orange rim; transparent with tertiary color reflections from bottle aging.

On the Nose

Ripe plum, cassis, and black cherry combined with secondary aromas of tobacco, leather, cedarwood, and balsamic. The bouquet shows the complexity of aged red wines.

On the Palate

Soft, fully integrated tannins; the acidity provides freshness. Harmonious and multifaceted – drinks excellently, but could age for several more years. The finish is long and complex.

Food Pairing

Roasted venison with mushroom sauce, beef fillet, aged hard cheese, grilled lamb rack.

Serving Recommendation

• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Decanting: 20–30 minutes (already well developed)
• Glass: Bordeaux glass

Origin

Vinarija Raj is a Serbian family winery with the goal of producing quality-oriented red wines with aging potential. The 2017 vintage shows its best expression after several years of aging.

Technical Details

• Grape Varietal(s): Premium Red Cuvée (composition not derivable from title)
• Region: Serbia
• Vintage: 2017
• Alcohol: approx. 14% vol
• Content: 750 ml
• Aging: Barrique + Bottle aging