{"product_id":"bukovski-cuvee","title":"Matalj Bukovski Cuvée 2020\/2021","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBukovski Cuvée is a red wine from Vinarija Matalj in Negotinska Krajina, awarded Gold at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025. After 18 months of barrique aging, this cuvée demonstrates an exceptional balance between power and elegance – a flagship of Serbian red wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIn the glass\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby garnet with purple highlights, dense viscosity, and a vibrant sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet combines damp earth, violets, and freshly baked toast with an intense fruit core of currants, blackberries, and blueberries. Fine notes of dark chocolate and mint lend depth and precision to the aroma profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied, dense, and velvety with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. The finish is long, extractive, and spicy, supported by ripe forest fruits, plums, and cocoa. The 18 months of barrique aging are clearly integrated without wood dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eFood pairing recommendations\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeef stews, roasted game with mushroom sauce, aged hard cheese, truffle dishes, dark bittersweet chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eServing recommendations\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTemperature: 16–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDecanting time: 45–60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eGlass: Large Bordeaux glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinarija Matalj in Negotin cultivates 27 hectares in Negotinska Krajina, where calcareous soils and sunny locations provide the basis for structured, long-lasting red wines. With Falstaff ratings of 96–97 points and the award \"Serbia's Best Winery 2024,\" Matalj is among the leaders in the Serbian wine scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAging: 18 months in barrique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Negotinska Krajina – Negotinski Rejon, Serbia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage: 2020\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAward: Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vinarija Matalj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51245385318738,"sku":null,"price":29.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/6317\/9346\/files\/bukovski-crni-scaled.jpg?v=1754125187","url":"https:\/\/shop.myvinodeal.ch\/en\/products\/bukovski-cuvee","provider":"myvinodeal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}