Zacinak
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Zacinjak
Zacinak is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, spice note, herbal note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Kadarka and Vranac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on black-cherry fruit with pronounced savory spice.
- Check frame as medium-plus acidity with firm but moderate tannin.
Confidence signals
- Zacinak profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium-plus tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Negotin · Tri Morave · Eastern Serbia
- Classic styles: Autochthonous Serbian black grape historically used for color support and now revived for varietal bottlings · Savory dark-fruit profile with medium-plus acidity and medium-plus tannin
Common questions
Is Zacinak a red or white grape variety?
Zacinak is a red wine grape variety.
What does Zacinak smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Zacinak include black cherry, spice note and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Zacinak?
Documented tells for Zacinak: Anchor on black-cherry fruit with pronounced savory spice. and Check frame as medium-plus acidity with firm but moderate tannin..
What is Zacinak most often confused with in blind tasting?
Zacinak is most commonly confused with Kadarka, Vranac and Babic. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Zacinak grown?
Classic regions for Zacinak include Negotin, Tri Morave and Eastern Serbia.