One hill. One harvest. Three expressions.
Before grapes become wine, there is another moment worth keeping: green fruit, vivid acidity and sweetness still held in reserve. VITALIJA No. 01 begins there, with grapes harvested early on Sarajevo Hills.
We picked for the table
The starting point was flavour. Pressing the grapes while still green gives us verjus: the bright grape juice at the heart of our Botanical Cuvées. In VITALIJA No. 01, fresh basil adds a green aromatic lift and bitter citrus gives the finish structure.
We wanted a drink that could sit comfortably beside tomatoes, burrata, grilled fish and fresh cheese. Acidity opens the conversation; the botanicals keep it moving.
Three expressions of Harvest 2026
VITALIJA No. 01 — Signature follows the green line: verjus, basil and bitter citrus.
ORCHARD No. 02 — Reserve takes the same conversation towards sour cherry and spice.
GOLD No. 03 — Grand Reserve explores saffron and a honey note.
A small serving ritual
Chill VITALIJA to 8–10°C and pour it into a wine glass, without ice. Begin with a small sip, then return to it alongside food. A plate of tomatoes or fresh cheese is a good place to start.
This is the work of Aroma Lab: begin with an ingredient and its origin, then find a new way to bring it to the table.
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