The Montenegrin delegation led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Đorđe Radulović, visited KUTJEVO winery. The High Delegation was welcomed by a member of the Management Board, Mr. Dino Galić, who in his introductory speech pointed out that the visit of the esteemed delegation confirms that business continuity and stable long-term cooperation are a guarantee for future projects between KUTJEVO JSC. and Montenegro. During the visit, the delegation got acquainted with the wide range of activities of the company, the tradition of winemaking and viticulture which lasts for almost 800 years, the potential and importance of field production and seed production and the impact that KUTJEVO JSC. has on the development of the wider community through an extensive network of cooperation with subcontractors and numerous family farms. After visiting the cellar complex, the head oenologist Mr. Ivan Marinclin presented and held a tasting of top and premium award-winning wines and grape seed oil, a unique product intended for a wide range of potential uses in gastronomy.
The tasting began with the first Croatian sparkling wine produced from the graševina variety, Maximo brut, and continued with tasting of the Young Graševina 2021. harvest, a novelty on the Croatian market produced in a limited series. The mentioned wine was created out of the desire to give the market and young wines enthusiasts the opportunity to taste fresh, fruity and drinkable wine produced from the most important variety of continental Croatia. Rosé Premium vintage 2020, with its freshness and subtle aromatic profile of fine fruitiness, is a wine that has become an indispensable part of the growing trend of selling rosé wines in just three years since its first launch. The successor of Decanter’s platinum Graševina de Gotho 2019 vintage delighted everyone present and confirmed that she deserves to be ranked at the very top of the world’s best white wines. Pinot Noir de Gotho vintage 2019 is the result of many years of research and investment in the production of premium red wines, and the undisputed quality has been confirmed by distinguished guests. The Ice Wine 2018 vintage left no one indifferent. The complexity of production and the significant impact of climate change on their production, emphasized the importance of desert wines on the world market. Exclusive wines – KORIA – were tasted during the working lunch. Macerated Graševina and cuvée Cabernet sauvignon and Pinot Noir vintage 2017, which represent the realization of the personal vision of Mr. Enver Moralić, President of the Management Board and owner of KUTJEVO JSC. since he is the creator of the aforementioned labels. Boutique wines such as the limited series KORIA are the fruit of vision, richness and diversity of Kutjevo terroir, knowledge and effort, and are reduced to top quality and deserve special attention from both wine lovers and the professional public. The first aromatized wine-based drink was presented – Traubi Vino, an innovation of the winery that won over everyone with each drop of its rich, vibrant and refined aroma.
“We have turned to segmented production, but also to the targeted quality of wine, so we produce various series of wines and new products such as Traubi Vino and grape seed oil. We want everyone to find something for themselves within our offer. In addition, various international awards are a confirmation of how our customers can count on quality that guarantees that they can put their trust into buying our proven products, “they say.
After visiting the winery, a working lunch was organized, which was attended by the President of the Management Board and the owner of KUTJEVO JSC. also the Honorary Consul of Montenegro, Mr. Enver Moralić. One of the many topics of conversation was the strengthening of cooperation in the field of winemaking and viticulture. “We anticipate a 10% increase in wine exports to Montenegro in 2022, given the demand and good representation, we expect that growth will become a continuity and further affect the availability of the brand to all wine enthusiasts“, they emphasize.
Let us remind you that the KUTJEVO winery exports 90,000 liters to the Montenegrin market, namely top and premium award-winning wines, such as the High quality Graševina, Maximo and de Gotho labels. Good export results came thanks to the exceptional efforts of Mr. Edin Tuzović, CEO of Tuegra company and the representative office of KUTJEVO JSC. in Montenegro, which regularly cooperates with the Croatian Embassy and the Ministries of Montenegro in numerous promotions and sales activities throughout the country.
“We are aware of the potential of the Montenegrin market, especially considering the strong tourism sector and the image of a desirable tourist destination. Considering that KUTJEVO JSC. is present on the Montenegrin market for thirteen years, we continue to nurture good relationships with loyal customers, distributors and business partners. We are convinced that there is room for strengthening cooperation and we are pleased to hear that we have the support of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Radulović, in achieving the goals. On this occasion, we would like to thank you for your visit and trust and wish you much success in your future work “, they conclude.