...the first and only drink of its kind in the world!
Characteristics:
- Produced from PRUVIN plum wine.
- Blending wines from three plum varieties, Trnovača, Crvena Ranka, and Požegača, results in PRUVIN.
- Transparent golden-amber color.
- Alcohol strength: 40.0% vol.
Product Description:
The production process of "Kralj" is somewhat similar to the production of French cognac, but the base material is not grapes, but plums, specifically the indigenous variety - Trnovača. "Kralj" is produced from PRUVIN plum wine, which is obtained by blending wines from three plum varieties: Trnovača, Crvena Ranka, and Požegača. All plum quantities are manually processed. The pits are manually removed to prevent any small part of the pit from remaining in the wine must during mechanical pit removal, which could lead to an increase in cyanohydrochloric acid (poison for humans).
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The process used here resembles the method for obtaining white wines, where the must is separated immediately after crushing from the solid part of the grape, but in this case, it's from the solid part of the plum. The wine obtained in this way must be monitored from day to day (almost hour by hour), and when the right time comes (because it must not be sulfured), it must immediately proceed to distillation.
During the first distillation process conducted in a copper still, a soft wine distillate with a strength of up to 30.0% vol is obtained. This wine distillate is then redistilled through fractional distillation (separating all harmful substances for human health) to obtain a pure wine distillate with a strength of over 74.0% vol. As such, it matures in oak barrels with a capacity of 220 liters.
The aging period in oak barrels (preferably from the Kosjerić area) must not be less than 3 years. Then, the distillate is gradually diluted to the desired strength. It has been shown that at a strength of 40.0% vol., "Kralj" exhibits the best aromatic qualities and full-bodied characteristics, being completely rounded.
Over 3000 samples of wine and an equal number of distillates were produced until the best result was achieved, and the best result is the very KRALJ – a unique and noble drink. Due to the complexity and precision of production, "Kralj" is produced in small and limited batches. Such a top-quality product had to be packaged in a crystal bottle with two crystal glasses to provide enjoyment to the fullest.
- Aroma: Rich and refined aroma of plum blended with the scent of oak barrel
- Taste: Harmonious with a long finish of pure oakiness
- Flavor: Very pleasant, vanilla-like
- Bouquet: Excellently rounded, balanced
This unique drink in the world, which rightfully carries its royal name, owes its quality to the exceptional climate where plums are grown, at an altitude of 500-900m.
