Coastal Montenegro

Montenegro's coastal wine-growing area follows the Adriatic from the Croatian border to the Albanian border. Steep mountains rise behind the shore, and most commercial vineyards are around Ulcinj. Red grapes include Vranac and Kratošija, while Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Krstač are grown for whites.

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Montenegro's Adriatic coast has steep mountains behind the shore and islands offshore. The coastal wine area includes Herceg Novi, Kotor, Tivat, Budva, Bar and Ulcinj, where most commercial vineyards are concentrated. Winters are mild, summers sunny, and sea breezes reach the vineyards. Red grapes include Vranac, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Kratošija. Their wines can be ripe, deeply coloured and full-bodied, with gentle tannins, the drying sensation in the mouth. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and the local Krstač grape make aromatic whites with refreshing acidity. A traditional young wine is released from 15 November until 31 March.

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