Krstac
White wine grape variety
Also known as Krstach, Beli Krstac, Bijeli Krstac
Krstac is a white wine grape with signature aromas of mountain citrus, white orchard fruit, stony finish. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grasevina and Tamjanika.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Krstac a red or white grape variety?
Krstac is a white wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Krstac?
Documented tells for Krstac: Look for citrus and green-apple notes over a stony finish. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin..
What is Krstac most often confused with in blind tasting?
Krstac is most commonly confused with Grasevina, Tamjanika and Zilavka. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Krstac grown?
Classic regions for Krstac include Podgorica, Lake Skadar and Adriatic inland Montenegro.