🍇 Tamjanika
A white Muscat-type grape of Serbia that makes aromatic wines.
Tamjanika is a white Muscat grape from Serbia. The name comes from the word "tamjan", meaning "incense": the aroma of the berries recalls incense and flowers. It is a local variety, long established in Serbian viticulture.
Tamjanika makes aromatic wines. They show notes of flowers, rose, linden, lemon and peach. The wine is usually dry or off-dry, sometimes sweet. Acidity is moderate.
The variety is grown in several areas of Serbia: in the Three Moravas, in Župa, in Negotinska Krajina and in Knjaževac. These places lie in the centre and east of the country.
Tamjanika is a typical example of the Muscat family, which gives a pronounced aroma. The wine is drunk chilled as an aperitif or with light snacks and desserts.
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- 🗺️ Serbian wine
- Where it grows
- 📍 Three Moravas, 📜 Župa, 📍 Negotin Valley, 📍 Knjaževac
Frequently asked questions
What is Tamjanika?
It is a white Muscat grape from Serbia with a bright floral aroma.
Where does the name Tamjanika come from?
From the word "tamjan", "incense": the aroma of the berries recalls incense.
Where is Tamjanika grown?
In Serbia, in particular in the Three Moravas, Župa, Negotinska Krajina and Knjaževac.
What to read next
- 🗺️ Serbian wine — Serbian wine is wine from Serbia, best known for Srem and Fruska Gora, Toplica and Zupa, and grapes such as Prokupac and Tamjanika.
- 📍 Negotin Valley — Eastern Serbia by the Danube, home of black Tamjanika and Bagrina.
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