MEANING OF THE NAME
Project X is the exact translation of this wine’s name, the reason it carries it is that this wine is something completely unique for our portfolio as a resolute of our creativity process.
VINTAGES
2009 (Only vintage)
ALCOHOL
13.5% vol.
REGION
Župa, Zapadna [West] Morava Region, Serbia.
GRAPE VARIETIES
30% Prokupac, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Pinot Noir
VINEYARDS
Lukarevina, Drenča, Ržanica.
SIZE OF VINEYARDS
20 ha
SOIL
The vineyards lay on sedimentary terrain, rich in clay, calcareous as well as sandy or gravel soils.
YIELD
800gr to 2000gr per plant
TRANING SISTEM
Double cordon spur, guyot and classic freestanding vines.
HARVEST
Late September, early October
WINEMAKING
Fermentation and maceration for a minimum of twenty days.
AGING
Project X is aged for 24 months in French and Serbian oak wood, which are up to 20% new. Then blended and kept in 5000 L casks for a year. Then stainless until filtration (natural with egg whites) and bottling.
TASTING NOTES
This wine is an interesting cuvee that has a special note of aromas given from the Prokupac grape.
Color: Ruby red.
Aroma: Fruity aromas, plums, blackberries, blueberries.
On the palate: dry, soft and velvety with a burst of jam, medium plus body. Matches well with red as well as cured meat, a variety of cheeses, and dark chocolate with chili, herbs and spices.