Wine regions

Wine regions / 01/23/2019 / 1538

ČAČAK-KRALJEVO

Čačak-Kraljevo wine region includes Čačak valley (on both sides of the West Morava river) and smaller sites in the Ibar River Valley.

Čačak-Kraljevo wine region consists of two sub-regions: Ljubić and Jelica. This region also contains three vinegrowing oases: Šarani, Žiča and Raška / Kaznovići.

According to 2012 data, there are 65 hectares of vineyards in Čačak-Kraljevo wine region.

Soil: The predominant soil types in the region are Vertisol and Stagnosol (Pseudogley), and to a lesser extent Fluvisol, Cambisol and other types of soil.

Vineyards are generally located at altitudes of 250 to 350 meters. The altitude is gradually decreasing as it moves from the perimeter of the wine region towards the center, that is, the interior of the area.

Along the perimeter of the area, vineyards are situated on moderately steep terrain, while the slope of the terrain turns flatter towards the center of the wine region.

Vineyards are mainly located on southern, southeastern and eastern expositions.

Moderating factors affecting the local climate are the low mountains Ovčar, Kablar and Jelica which shelter the wine region and two rivers: the West Morava and the Ibar.

Grape Producers: In this region, 397 households own vineyards. The largest number of vineyard plots is in the municipality of Čačak.

Varieties: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Muscat Hamburg, Prokupac

 




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Tomislav Ivanović

Awarded wine writer, wine critic and contributor to selected wine magazines. WSET3-certified author and editor-in-chief of www.vinopedia.rs. Member of Vojvodina Sommelier Association. Juror in national and international wine competitions. Lecturing about wines of Serbia and the Balkans. Local partner of Wine Mosaic organization. Co-founder of International Prokupac Day.

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