Emporio Stojakovic - Syrah 2003
This was my first ever visit to what is considered the oldest wine shop in Belgrade, located in the city centre and named simply “Vinoteka” (well, it was the first one!). I was expecting a lot, but offered very little, most of the foreign wines are available in the super markets, nothing new there, but there were wines from a few domestic wineries, one of which I haven’t noticed anywhere else - Emporio Stojakovic. There were two reds, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Syrah. Knowing that Syrah doesn’t really grow well around here, I decided to check it out.
This is a very soft and dry syrah, the label says it contains 20% Merlot, but it tastes more like 80% Merlot and 20% Syrah. This might be caused by the fact that Syrah doesn’t grow well throughout the Balkans, or at least doesn’t produce the spiciness that it’s known for in other regions. Apart from the initial disappointment of not getting a full bodied wine, and expecting slightly more for it’s price, this syrah is generally not bad and does go very well with food. Would not recommend on it’s own.
Emporio Stojakovic produces a “Barik Cabernet” which sounds good, deep red colored and full bodied, will try it definitely when I get the chance.
Rating 6/10
Retailer: Vinoteka, Makedonska 24
Price: 710 RSD (9 euro)
Producer: Emporio, Avalska 308, 11232 Beograd, Phone: 011/4897242, email: stojakovic at beotel dot net
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