The winery
13. jul – Plantaže
Large Montenegrin winery with one of the largest vineyards within a single estate in Europe, focused on producing wines and grape brandy and on showcasing native varieties such as Vranac.
- Podgorica / Ćemovsko polje · Montenegro
- Since 1963
- 2 products
The story
The modern company was created by bringing together agricultural holdings in the Podgorica area and has grown over time into a large, integrated wine enterprise. Official sources and historical accounts indicate its transformation into a modern organization beginning in the 1960s, with the development of historic cellars now also used for wine tourism.
Production philosophy
Plantaže focuses on showcasing the Montenegrin terroir and local grape varieties, combining large-scale production with quality-oriented viticultural practices aimed at preserving the region’s indigenous characteristics.
Terroir and vineyards
The main vineyards are located on the Ćemovsko plain, a flat, very sunny area that allows extensive vine cultivation and is home to Plantaže's large, single-block vineyard.
Awards and recognition
Plantaže has received numerous international awards over the years. According to the producer, these include many medals from international competitions as well as other accolades cited in the producer's communications.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Vranac
- Kratošija
- Krstač
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Blanc
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Malvazija
- Hectares
- 2300.0
- Bottles per year
- 17000000
What makes it distinctive
- Main vineyard located in a single complex covering approximately 2,300 hectares.
- Strong presence of the indigenous Vranac variety.
- Production and international distribution.
- Wine tourism offering featuring historic wineries such as Šipčanik and Stari podrum.
- Integrated production that also includes grape distillates and other agricultural products.
