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Emporia Zilavka Carski Premium Quality (Vrhunsko) Dry White Wine 2019 (750ml)
Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $14.99
"...crystal clear, greenish-yellow in color and has rich, nutty flavor."
| Producer | Emporia Zilavka Carski Premium Quality (Vrhunsko) Dry White Wine |
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| Country | Bosnia-Herzegovina |
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| Region | Herzegovina |
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| Varietal | 95% Žilavka, 5% Bena |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
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| Sku | 26332 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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A document dated the year 1353 shows that Bosnian king Tvrtko drank wine made of Zilavka, and Ivo Andrić, the Nobel Prize-winner for his literature, inspired by Žilavka wines, wrote the most beautiful poems.
Emporia Zilavka Carski
Premium Quality (Vrhunsko) Dry White Wine
Žilavka (Zhi-LAV-kuh) grows in the rocky land of sunny Herzegovina where the cold Alpine Neretva River draws in cool air to the vines at night to slow the ripening. This typical warm climate wine is crystal clear, greenish-yellow in color and has rich, nutty flavor.
Producer: Carski Winery Mostar
Country: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Region: Herzegovina
Varietal: 95% Žilavka, 5% Bena
Alcohol: 12.8%
Vintage: 2019
Bottle Size: 750ml
Serving Temperature: 50-54°F
Pairings: Emporia Žilavka pairs perfectly with mild cheeses, fish and white meat specialties.
Emporia Zilavka Carski Premium Quality (Vrhunsko) Dry White Wine Description
Wines of Illyria
With great pride, we present top quality wines produced in the rocky vineyards of sun washed Herzegovina (Her-tsuh-GOH-vee-nuh), where limestone, minerals, herbs and the Mediterranean sun are infused into every drop. Winemaking enjoys an ancient and proud tradition in this land between the mountains and sea.
Wines have been produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) since the times of ancient Illyria. In 2007, archeologists discovered two Illyrian ships in the marshlands of Hutovo Blato Wildlife Refuge near the town of Medjugorje, a well-known pilgrimage site. Sunk more than 2100 years ago, loaded with amphorae filled with Illyrian wine destined for distant ports, this discovery conjures romantic images of ancient Mediterranean trade routes and shows just how deeply the winemaking tradition is rooted here.
Wine production continued in this region after the Romans defeated the last ruler of Illyria, Queen Teuta, in 168 BC. The front gate of the Roman Fortress Mogorjelo, built by Augustus Oktavian in the third century BC near the town of Capljina (CHAP-lee-na), is decorated with motifs of grapes and wine goblets. Long after the Roman Empire was divided between east and west, evidence of the local wine producing tradition can be found on “stećci,” medieval tombstones scattered over Bosnia’s mountain tops; they are decorated with grape and vine motifs.
In the 19th century, Austro-Hungarians invested heavily in Herzegovina winemaking. They planted new vineyards and re-invigorated old ones of Blatina (BLAH-tee-nah), Zilavka (Zhi-LAV-kah), Vranac (VRAH-natz) and other native sorts to produce the finest wines for the Vienna Hapsburg court.
Viticulture in this region continues today, with vintners creating top quality wines of both international sorts and excellent local varietals. These wines were once only produced for royal consumption, but now are available to a broader audience. Wines of Illyria is proud to introduce this ancient tradition of winemaking to American wine lovers and enthusiasts.
