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Rakija made of 100% Plums
Slivovitz, the mother of all rakijas. As the rakija lovers would say,
there is a plum, and there are other fruits. Despite its recognizable
flavour and complex notes, Slivovitz is a rakija that remains a big unknown.
Due to its many cultivars and possible combinations of blending, it offers
numerous possibilities for exploring.
Rakija No. 19
The dry summer season on the northeastern slopes didn't prevent
Fruškogorska Bela from giving maximum yield. Požegača and her brother
Bardaklija had similar yields and excellent quality. That rarely
happens when there is a drought. Dejan's orchard near Sremski Karlovci
did not change its geographical location, but plum rakija did change
the proportion of varieties compared to 2015. This time Bela dominates.
Status:
| Aging |
Bottled |
On reserve |
Dried out |
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Rakija No. 18
15 years ago, Steva planted four plum cultivars, from which Čačanska Rodna
and Lepotica give excellent slivovitz, if you ask me. In the years when
late frosts break orchardmen plans, Steva's plums give yield. I didn't want
to miss this year's opportunity. As this was my first encounter with Čačanska
Lepotica, I found it to be of exceptional quality in terms of sugar content.
Status:
| Aging |
Bottled |
On reserve |
Dried out |
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Rakija No. 14
Two orchards, one cultivar and a lot of effort. This rakija is made of Čačanska
Rodna which ripens at the end of August. We had mixed four corners
of the world in it. One orchard near Sviloš from the northwestern and
the other from the southeastern slopes, gave their best that Fruška Gora
offers. We hope, in three years, this rakija will take you on a beautifull jurney.
Status:
| Aging |
Bottled |
On reserve |
Dried out |
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Rakija No. 7
Just like two years ago, the same orchard and the same Sun above us.
But the fruit preparation, the conditions of the crushed fruit fermentation
and the mere process of distillation have improved. Now I can compare
and appreciate the importance of the advanced technological processes
in rakija production. Time and cellar are rakija's allies, whilst Dejan's
orchard is our patient ally in the expectation of this unique quality rakija.
Status:
| Aging |
Bottled |
On reserve |
Dried out |
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Rakija No. 6
The southern slopes of Fruška gora, once washed in the waves of the
Pannonian Sea, now take pride in the Tower of Vrdnik and thermal spas.
But my attention was drawn to the Sun bathed orchards of our host,
industrious Žika. He put a lot of effort and knowledge into his
orchards and now they are a few steps away from showing all their
potential. With great expectations, we cherish the rakija given by
the plums from these orchards.
Status:
| Aging |
Bottled |
On reserve |
Dried out |
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Rakija No. 2
The year of 2013 was exceptionally good. Those yields and that quality
will be remembered. Since the branches were cracking under the weight
of plums, the branch holders were used to save all that could be saved.
Different cultivars from a small orchard on the northeastern slopes of
Fruška Gora, Stanley, Požegača, Čačanska Rodna and Fruškogorska bela
brought this rakija of rather complex notes.
Status:
| Aging |
Bottled |
On reserve |
Dried out |
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