The family winery Šijački is situated on the banks of the Danube River in the village of Banoštor in Srem, approximately 25km from the city of Novi Sad and 95km from Belgrade. The wine is produced mostly from own plantations stretching across 11ha on the northern slopes of the Fruška Gora Mountain.
The wine cellar adjacent to the Danube River has the projected capacity of 100,000 liters of wine, and has separate capacities for production of white and red wines in controlled conditions, and an underground cellar for aging of red wines. Approximately 70% of production consists of variety white and rosé wines bearing the following labels: Italian Riesling, Rhein Riesling, Chardonnay and Neoplanta, and rosé Muskat Hamburg and Cabernet Sauvignon rosé commercially labeled Ivana Šijački. Red wines Blau Frankische, Merlot and Seduša, make approximately 30% of production.
A special treat of the winery is the wine made of the old and forgotten variety Seduša, which was multiplied for over a decade from own shoots, in order to yield the first commercial wine only in 2016.
The winery is recognizable for its wine labels representing the Šijački family, i.e. their photographs and signatures, which is how one can get acquainted with four generations of winemakers in this family.
Vinarija Šijački Svetozara Markovića 3 Banoštor
Telephone for byers and vistors of the vinery: +38163467006
Harvest 2017. Alcohol content: 13% vol. The wine is of green-yellow color, with crispy acids, flowery scent and very fruity taste and aromas of citruses and green apples. Finish is characterized by minerals. It is recommended to be consumed at a lower temperature of 6-8 degrees Celsius. The label bears the likeness and signature of Milan Šijački, the founder of the modern winery.
Harvest 2017. Alcohol content: 13,5% vol. The wine is of golden yellow color and full body, It is subtly creamy and tender, and yet fruity fresh. It has mild acids, and somewhat stronger alcohol content. Its finish is mineral, slightly salty. It has the taste of vineyard peach, with underlying tropical fruit aromas. Its recommended serving temperature is 8-10 degrees Celsius. The label bears the likeness and signature of Milenko Šijački.
Harvest 2017. Alcohol content: 13,5% vol. This rosé is produced fully from the Cabernet Sauvignon variety. The wine is gently pink and full-bodied. Its scent and taste are extremely fruity, with pronounced raspberry aroma. Its recommended serving temperature is 8-10 degrees Celsius. The label bears the likeness and signature of Ivana Šijački.
Harvest 2016. Alcohol content: 13% vol. The wine is of light-yellow color, semi-full body and exquisite aroma. It is produced of the newly created variety of the same name. It has a very strong white flowers scent. Its taste is of lower acidity and very fruity and fresh. Its recommended serving temperature is 8-10 degrees Celsius. The label is adorned by handprints of the youngest family members.
Harvest 2016. Alcohol content: 13,5% vol. The wine is characterized by light ruby red color, semi-full body and mild tannins. Its flavor has prevailing earthy tones, while the finish also displays fruity tones, such as redcurrant and plum. Its recommended serving temperature is below 16 degrees Celsius. The label contains a part of the photograph from the old vineyard and the likeness of Ljubica Šijački.
Harvest 2015. Alcohol content: 13% vol. An elegant wine of dark ruby red color and semi-full body, plush tannins and extreme fruitiness. The prevailing aromas are those of blackberry and plum jam. Its recommended serving temperature is 18 degrees Celsius.