20 Montenegrin wineries participated, whose wines were evaluated by an international jury. The event brought together more than 50 participants, including winemakers, guests and members of the European Order of Wine Knights. The tournament was opened by the First Proconsul Ljubiša Krgović and the guest of the tournament Dragan Bokan, on behalf of the Voli company.
"As someone who comes from the business world, who sees every day how important it is to connect the profession, producers and the market, I can say with full conviction that I recognize the importance of what you do. That is precisely why I am honored to speak before you today and that Voli is hosting an event that bears the stamp of your vision and authority. At Voli, we do not see our leadership position only as a market advantage, but as a responsibility to be a reliable partner in the development of Montenegrin winemaking.
Thank you for promoting Montenegro with your wines and for investing in the coming decades of Montenegrin winemaking. Voli Company wants to clearly send a message that it is with you - not only through the HORECA channel, the doors of our markets and restaurants are open for improved cooperation, for promotions, tastings and joint activities. We are ready to work together on better positioning and building your brands, while respecting the authenticity and the story they carry. I invite you to continue to strengthen the initiative, education of winemakers, the profession and consumers, and to remain united and united around the common goal - raising the wine culture and international recognition of Montenegrin wines.
"Thank you for your work, dedication and vision, for promoting Montenegrin viticulture and European values," said Dragan Bokan.
The international judging panel of the 2nd Wine Knights Tournament consisted of: Vladan Nikolić, oenologist, president of the judging panel, Dr. Goran Milanov, oenologist, Prof. Dr. Vesna Maraš, Dr. Josip Volarević, Anton Pezdirc.
In the Vranac wine competition (2023 vintage), at the 2nd Montenegrin Wine Knights Tournament, first place was won by the company "13. Jul Plantaže", second place went to the Brajović winery, and third place went to the Buk winery. The Zenta Vučinić and Keković Estate wineries also made it to the grand final.
The Wine Knights Tournament is being held for the second year in a row, on the occasion of the celebration and promotion of Saint Tryphon, a holiday and Wine Day in Montenegro. The tournament aims to promote the Vranac grape variety, nurture the wine tradition and strengthen the recognition of Montenegrin wine.
This year's edition once again confirmed that Montenegro is a country of exceptionally high-quality wine, and that Vranac is one of the most recognizable ambassadors of our country on the world's wine map.
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