# Luca (2019)

- **Producer:** 13. Jul - Plantaze AD
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Podgorica's viticultural area, Montenegro
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €26
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 9–9 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, lemon, pineapple, grapefruit, honey, vanilla

## About this wine

The Luca 2019 white wine from 13. Jul - Plantaze AD is a special bottling created to commemorate significant anniversaries for the winery and for Montenegro. It is named after Petar II Petrović Njegoš's poetic work, 'Luča mikrokozma.' The wine is produced in Montenegro's Podgorica viticultural area, specifically from the Ćemovsko polje vineyard. This unique origin story and the blend of international grape varieties cultivated in a distinctive Montenegrin terroir set this wine apart.

## Interesting facts

- Named after 'Luča mikrokozma,' a famous poem by Petar II Petrović Njegoš.
- Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the winery and the 200th birth anniversary of Njegoš.
- Vineyard is one of Europe's largest, covering 2,300 hectares.
- Blend of Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay.

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and mineral notes cut through richer dishes, while its fruity complexity complements seafood and poultry. The subtle spicy notes can also harmonize with certain herbs and spices used in Montenegrin cuisine.

## Wine making process

The Luca 2019 white wine is produced by fermenting a blend of Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, 70% of the wine is aged in stainless steel, while the remaining 30% is matured in barrique barrels. This process aims to develop the wine's structure and complexity while preserving its aromatic profile.