Krstac
White wine grape variety
Krstac — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of mountain citrus, white orchard fruit, stony finish. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityLight
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus and green-apple notes over a stony finish.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Krstac profile
- Montenegro white mineral-acid frame
Aromas
Signature
mountain citruswhite orchard fruitstony finish
Common
lemongreen applepear
Occasional
white flower
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Podgorica · Lake Skadar · Adriatic inland Montenegro
- Classic styles: Traditional Montenegro white variety documented in regional viticulture references and VIVC · Fresh dry style with medium-plus acidity, orchard-fruit core, and mineral finish
- Style examples: Dry Krstac from Podgorica-area vineyards · Stainless-fermented Montenegro white built on Krstac
Common questions
- Is Krstac a red or white grape variety?
- Krstac is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Krstac smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Krstac include mountain citrus, white orchard fruit and stony finish. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Krstac most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Krstac is most commonly confused with Grasevina, Tamjanika and Zilavka. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Krstac grown?
- Classic regions for Krstac include Podgorica, Lake Skadar and Adriatic inland Montenegro.