Prokupac
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Prokupac Serbia
Prokupac is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, black plum, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Kadarka and Tavkveri.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for sour-cherry lift over richer black-fruit-only profiles.
- Check tannin as firm but balanced by fresh acidity.
Confidence signals
- Sour-cherry and pepper profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium-plus tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Toplica · Zupa · Sumadija
- Classic styles: Serbian red with firm tannin and sour-cherry core · Structured Balkan red balancing spice and acidity
Common questions
Is Prokupac a red or white grape variety?
Prokupac is a red wine grape variety.
What does Prokupac smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Prokupac include sour cherry, black plum and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Prokupac?
Documented tells for Prokupac: Look for sour-cherry lift over richer black-fruit-only profiles. and Check tannin as firm but balanced by fresh acidity..
What is Prokupac most often confused with in blind tasting?
Prokupac is most commonly confused with Kadarka, Tavkveri and Vranac. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Prokupac grown?
Classic regions for Prokupac include Toplica, Zupa and Sumadija.