{"product_id":"the-sparkling-winery-the-queen-2023","title":"The Sparkling Winery THE Queen 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sparkling Winery THE Queen 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e – the debut release of The Sparkling Winery’s first sparkling wine from 100% Grašac. Gold at the Open Balkan Wine Trophy 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the southern slopes of Fruška Gora, in the vineyards of Mala Remeta, Grašac finds its authentic expression. The Queen is made by the traditional method with a second fermentation in bottle and 24 months on the lees, bringing together varietal character, freshness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale straw yellow with green hints. On the nose green apple, pear, peach and white meadow flowers, rounded off by citrus notes. On the palate lively, elegant and refreshing, with pronounced freshness and a mineral character. The long ageing on the lees adds further layers and a fine perlage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Balkan Wine Trophy 2026: Gold, 92 points (vintage 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional method – second fermentation in bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 months on the lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Grašac (Welschriesling) – debut vintage, only around 2,000 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Brut – very dry, elegant and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new chapter for Grašac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith The Queen the winery reinterprets Grašac as a traditional-method sparkling wine that shows the potential of the variety and the terroir of Fruška Gora. From the same grape Deurić also makes the still wine “Princeza na zrnu grašca” – “The Princess and the Pea”. As a sparkling wine, the princess has now become the queen, says winery director Mirko Niškanović.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAperitif for summer and festive occasions, light starters, seafood, white fish, sushi and salads with mild dressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8–10 °C, wide sparkling wine glass or tulip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape: 100% Grašac (Welschriesling)\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Fruška Gora – southern slopes, Mala Remeta, Srem, Serbia\u003cbr\u003eVintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 11.5% vol.\u003cbr\u003eDosage: Extra Brut\u003cbr\u003eAgeing: bottle fermentation, 24 months on the lees\u003cbr\u003eSoil: gravel and sand\u003cbr\u003eVolume: 0.75 l\u003cbr\u003eWinery: The Sparkling Winery, Mala Remeta, Serbia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sparkling Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e is Serbia’s first winery dedicated exclusively to traditional-method sparkling wines. It was founded under the umbrella of Vinarija Deurić in Mala Remeta on Fruška Gora, where the team has worked with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sparkling wines for nine years. The Queen follows the winery’s Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sparkling Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55311852405074,"sku":"TSW-QUE-2023","price":29.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/6317\/9346\/files\/the-sparkling-winery-the-queen-2023.jpg?v=1793639188","url":"https:\/\/heriterra.ch\/en\/products\/the-sparkling-winery-the-queen-2023","provider":"HERITERRA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}