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Originally founded in 1977 Plantaze produced more than 16 million bottles of wine in 2010, even though it was hit hard by the economic recession. In the period from 1977 to 1982 the joint stock company presently incorporated into Holding company "Agrokombinat 13 jul", transformed a barren and waterless Ćemovsko field into the vineyards and one of the largest gardens on the Balkans.

Main variety: Vranac

On the total surface area of 20 km² a vineyard production has been established with prevailing autochthonous wine variety Vranac. A great number of sunny days with average daily sunshine of 8,2 hours and the irrigation, which makes up for the lack of precipitation in summer months, are the conditions for standard yields and high quality products. Fifteen thousand tons of wine grapes are poured into the cellar, the capacity of which is 25 million liters.

Wines produced by Plantaze

The main wines are produced with local variaties Vranac (Red wine) and Krstac (White wine). The company also produces a range of liquors.

Red wines:

• Vranac
• Vranac Pro Corde
• Merlot
• Cabernet

White wines:

• Chardonnay
• Krstač

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008	Red Wine	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Vranac
	Appellation	Lake Skadar
	Year	2008
	Notes	If you are interested in a nice Cabernet Sauvignon at an even nicer price we highly suggest this wine. Made by the best Montenegrin producer Plantaže it sports beautiful fruit and berry flavors, yet it only has a low 13% Alcohol content.
	Price	$12.95
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Krstac 2007 White Wine	White Wine	Krstač
	Appellation	Lake Skadar
	Year	2007
	Notes	Krstač is an ancient grape varietal native to Montenegro. A high quality dry white wine is made of it. The wine is extremely rich, of harmonious bouquet and of light yellow color.
	Price	$9.95
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Vranac Red Wine	Red Wine	Vranac
	Appellation	Lake Skadar
	Year	2007
	Notes	Vranac is an ancient red grape varietal found almost exclusively in the newest European country, the small republic of Montenegro. With only 650,000 inhabitants it has just become independent in 2006. Montenegro is located at the Adriatic sea on the southern tip of Croatia. While not much is known about its heritage it is widely assumed that Vranac is a relative of the Dalmatian Plavac Mali which in turn again is the ancestor of the Californian Zinfandel. With both cousins the Vranac shares its dark ruby color and a fairly full body. Vranac tends to be strong and savory, sometimes pretty rustic.
	Price	$16.95
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