Kratosija
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Kratoshija, Zinfandel (Montenegro)
Kratosija is a red wine grape with signature aromas of ripe black fruit, sweet spice, red fruit. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Zinfandel and Vranac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on ripe black-fruit profile with sweet-spice lift.
- Check frame as medium-plus body with medium tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Kratosija profile
- Adriatic ripe-fruit red frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lake Skadar basin · Dalmatia · Adriatic coast
- Classic styles: Historic Adriatic profile genetically linked with the Zinfandel (#9703) family and preserved under the Kratosija name in Montenegro · Ripe black-fruit frame with medium tannin and medium acidity in warm-climate reds
Common questions
Is Kratosija a red or white grape variety?
Kratosija is a red wine grape variety.
What does Kratosija smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Kratosija include ripe black fruit, sweet spice and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Kratosija?
Documented tells for Kratosija: Anchor on ripe black-fruit profile with sweet-spice lift. and Check frame as medium-plus body with medium tannin and medium acidity..
What is Kratosija most often confused with in blind tasting?
Kratosija is most commonly confused with Zinfandel, Vranac and Plavac Mali. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Kratosija grown?
Classic regions for Kratosija include Lake Skadar basin, Dalmatia and Adriatic coast.