Bikicki Moma Traminac 2022

Djordje Bikicki (pronounced: Bee-keetz-kee) is anything but a traditional winery owner, but is no stranger to hard work and dedication. The wine portion of the Bikicki family started with his father and uncle, who initially acquired vineyards and helped run their family-owned vineyard and wine business. But when Djordje entered the equation for the winery, he took on a low-intervention approach, and injects his passion, creativity and dedication into the wines, which is apparent in their elegant yet youthfully fun styles.

As Djordje became more engulfed in wine, so did his direction of doing things his own way under the influence of nature, patience and authenticity. Since 2019 the family has been farming organically and started the organic certification process in 2020.

Bikicki’s 8 hectares of vineyards are located in the sleepy village of Banoštor, an ancient wine region on the norther slopes of Mount Fruška Gora, looking towards the Danube River. The mountain, located in the north-west part of Serbia, is a natural geological phenomenon (Fruška Gora is also called the "Mirror of the geological past"), as it is built from the rocks from almost all geological periods. This area used to be an island during the existence of the Pannonian Sea, so is rich with minerals. Much of Fruška Gora is a protected National Park, an area that directly borders the Bikicki vineyards.

The soil in these vineyards is very diverse, mostly made from cambisol and vertisol (types of clay) with a presence of volcanic rocks, limestone and marl. The soil is very rich in nutrients making it and very easy to cultivate naturally. The vines have a huge influence from the Danube River, such as a second sun reflection, protection from freezing during the winter, and during summer having a perpetual cool breeze that is able to balance out some of the extreme high temperatures.

The vineyards are positioned on 150-250 meters in elevation, with more than 3,500 hours of sunlight annually and enough rain to fill the grapes with all the necessary ingredients for good wine.

The 2022 Moma Traminac was macerated for 16 hours in 400 litre ceramic tanks before bottling in ceramic bottles. Ripe notes of a bouquet of dried flowers, grilled pineapple, meadow honey and rose water alternate. In the mouth, both fruity and spicy, with vibrant acids, intense and persistent, and with a fine floral-almond finish.