Understanding the winemaking philosophies of Montenegro

You will have an unforgettable tailor-made tour to the largest private winery in Montenegro - Lipovac winery, which is located on the mountain slopes of the Skadar Lake reserve. It is difficult to imagine, but the traditions of winemaking have been preserved here since the 3rd century b.c., this is evidenced by amphoraes and jugs found during archaeological excavations.During the tour, you will learn the history of Montenegrin winemaking, taste the best wines from the autochthonous grape varieties of Montenegro and enjoy the magnificent landscapes.

Includes sightseeing and guided tour of:

• Lipovac vineyards with autochthonous grape varieties of Montenegro with the beautiful mountain view and wild nature
• Technological hall with professional high-tech bottling lines
• 100% men-made cellar 60 meters long and 10 meters deep underground with numerous barriques and botties (French oak barrels with a capacity of 2 tons or more)
• Georgian ancient clay qvevri, which are located directly in the ground. Since 2011, this method has been included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
• Italian terracotta amphoraes. The traditions of amphora wine, perfected by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a time machine, allow you to go back many centuries and taste the drinks of our ancestors.

And finally, a wine tasting of 7 wines along with exclusively created tasting snacks:

• Lipovac Idea - white barriqued wine Chardonnay. Dry white wine with beautiful light golden colour, excellent structure and complexity, with elegant, fresh flower and white peach accents.
• Amphorae LipovacGea – dry orange wine in amber colour, unforgettable fragrance of white flowers and honey with hints of incense. Dense in the mouth, with a rounded finish and light tannins.
• Lipovac Harmonia - the one and only rose wine made from grapes Vranac. Dry rose wine in specific colour made in classical Rose technology with good structure, highlighted by raspberry and wild strawberry notes.
• Lipovac Concept – dry red wine from with ruby red colour, medium structure and notes of ripe fruit that give an amazing juiciness
• Amphorae Lipovac Tammuz – dry red wine from autochthonous Kratosija grapes. Light ruby with violet accents color with delicate aroma dominated by sweet cherry, raspberry jam and cinnamon-like spices. Fruity driven in palate, wit smoot velvet tannins and great complexity.
• Amphorae Lipovac Tellus – dry red wine with deep ruby colour, intensive aroma of cherries, blackberries and forest fruit, excellent acid structure and balance tannins.
• Lipovac Model – dry red wine of premium class with garnet colour characterized by a good and at the same time elegant structure. Suitable for long term bottle aging. Fruit notes stand out in the aroma.
• Selection of cold cuts: prosciutto, Montenegrin cheese and olives.

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