New Serbian Wineries and Wines: Notable Newcomers of 2025
A new wave in Serbian winemaking
The year 2025 marked a clear shift in Serbian wine. Alongside established producers, a new generation of small, focused wineries began shaping the country's modern wine identity. These projects are typically compact, terroir-driven, and conceptually strong.
Rather than chasing volume, new wineries are prioritizing authenticity, local grape varieties, and minimal intervention.
Small family wineries in focus
Most newcomers of 2025 are small family-run estates producing only a few thousand bottles per year. They rely on manual work in vineyards, spontaneous fermentations, and simple cellar techniques.
This movement is especially visible in Fruška Gora, Šumadija, and Eastern Serbia.
Local grape varieties, modern style
New producers increasingly work with indigenous Serbian grapes, but interpret them in a fresh, contemporary way:
- Prokupac – lighter body, fresher acidity, restrained oak
- Tamjanika – dry, mineral-driven, less aromatic excess
- Smederevka – revived as an easy-drinking, low-alcohol summer wine
The general trend moves away from heavy, extracted styles toward wines made for the table.
Natural and low-intervention wines
Several new projects launched in 2025 are fully aligned with the natural wine philosophy:
- native yeasts
- no filtration
- minimal or zero added sulfur
Some experiment with amphorae, skin contact, and unconventional blends. These wines are not always "easy," but they are expressive and honest.
Examples of notable newcomers
Bikicki (Fruška Gora)
A biodynamic-oriented winery that gained strong visibility in 2024–2025. Known for textured, character-driven wines and experimental approaches.
Try: skin-contact Tamjanika, unfiltered blends.
Tenuta Est (Fruška Gora)
A small winery influenced by Italian winemaking aesthetics and discipline. Focused on clarity, balance, and terroir expression.
Try: fresh-style Prokupac, dry Tamjanika.
Imperator (Banat)
A modern, market-aware project with strong branding and export orientation. Works with both international and local grape varieties.
Try: structured red blends and oak-aged Prokupac.
What this means for Serbian wine
The rise of these newcomers signals a maturing wine scene. Serbia is increasingly seen not only as a source of affordable wines, but as a country capable of producing distinctive, concept-driven bottles with strong identity.
Conclusion: In 2025, discovering interesting Serbian wine no longer requires luck. A new generation of wineries is systematically redefining the country's wine image—diverse, confident, and forward-looking.