Dark cherry and liquorice lead the charge, grounded by an earthy undertone that speaks to terroir. Medium-bodied with bright, refined acidity and restrained tannins — this is a wine built for the table, not for showing off. The 2024 vintage captured an extraordinary growing season in Eastern Serbia, the hottest in over a century, yet the region's protective geography and clay-limestone soils kept the grapes in balance.

The Winery — Vinarija Dalia

Style: Medium-bodied Serbian red blend
Taste: Dark cherry, liquorice, earthy undertone, bright acidity
Food: Roasted meats, mushroom dishes, autumn vegetables
Occasion: Sunday lunch , date night
Serve: Room temperature, ready to drink now
ABV: 15.5% • Organic • Unfined &amp; unfiltered

Kristina Lukić trained across Europe, Chile, California, and New Zealand before returning to her native Serbia to champion the country's ancient winemaking heritage. Founded in 2021 as a collaboration between Kristina and Vinarija Raj in the Negotin Valley (Negotinska Krajina), Dalia (derived from the Arabic for 'grapevine') represents a new generation of Serbian winemaking vision. Her approach is measured and respectful: hand-picked fruit undergoes two weeks of pre-fermentation maceration with several punch-downs a day to enhance the red-fruit aromatics, followed by ten months ageing in old Serbian and French oak. The blend — 80% Gamay, 20% Vranac — balances Gamay's natural refinement and acidity with Vranac's structure and depth. No fining, no filtration; just honest wine in the bottle.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This wine rewards you for taking a chance on a producer you've not encountered before. Pair it generously with roasted meats, mushroom dishes, and autumn vegetables — the acidity cuts through rich fare with ease. Farmed organically, it sits beautifully alongside our broader Gamay selection, yet its Serbian soul sets it apart. It's drinking well now. Explore more of what we've sourced from Eastern Europe, or return to discover what else Kristina is making at Dalia.

Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.