Prokupac

Prokupac
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinNoir
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledSee list of synonyms
OriginSerbia
VIVC number9734

Prokupac (Serbian Cyrillic: Прокупац) is a red Serbian wine grape that is used for producing high quality red wine, modern rosé types and less frequently a traditional darkly colored rosé. The grape is noted for the high sugar levels it can achieve prior to harvest and the high levels of alcohol it can produce following fermentation, but also freshness and dark fruit characteristics.[1] Due to it's unique and very authentic background, Prokupac has in recent years become a favorite choice of many wine enthusiasts, winning notable international awards including a number of gold Decanter medals.

Prokupac is mostly planted in the Three Moravas, Toplica, Sumadija and Leskovac wine regions, although in recent years it's being planted in northern Fruska Gora region and eastern Negotinska Krajina region.[2]

The reasons why Prokupac is the widespread grape in Serbia include:[3]

  • Entrenched in the Serbian terroir, with notable resistance to low and high temperatures
  • Relatively low maintenance demands
  • giving abundant harvest even on skeletal soil and
  • having high sugar content with many other character nuances allowing for seasonality and winemaking expertise to play a role in distinctive vintages

Synonyms

Prokupac is also known under the synonyms Crnka, Darchin, Kamenicarka, Kamenilarka, Kamenitscharka, Majski Cornii, Negotinsko Crno, Nichevka, Nikodimka, Nisevka, Procoupatz, Procupac, Prokoupatz, Prokupats, Prokupatz, Prokupec, Prokupka, Rekavac, Rekovacka Crnka, Rskavac, Rskavats, Rskavaty, Scopsko Cherno, Skopsko Crno, Skopsko Tsrno, Tsrnina, Zachinok, Zaichin, Zarchin, Zarcin, Zartchin, Zartchine.[4]

References

  1. ^ J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 148 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
  2. ^ "Prokupac". CEVVIN Center for Viticulture and Oenology (in Serbian). Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  3. ^ (Popović 1968, p. 230)
  4. ^ "Prokupac". Vitis International Variety Catalogue. Archived from the original on 2012-04-30. Retrieved 2010-01-31.

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