WINERY “KOVAČEVIĆ” – Irig

The first experiences in grape growing and wine production of the Kovacevic Family date from the beginning of the 20th century. The viticulture and wine production tradition of the Kovacevic Winery, which is more than 100 years old, today aims to produce wines of the Fruska Gora region which contain the secrets of the highest quality wines – balanced and distinguished aroma and bouquet, harmony and authenticity of origin. In 2001, as the crown of hundred years old tradition, the Kovacevic Winery started construction of the new winery, where the modern wine equipment is installed, and where the modern wine technology is applied, along with the traditional methods of winemaking, which nowadays provide all conditions for the production of the high-quality wines.
In 2013 the Kovacevic Winery in Irig bought the old wine cellar of Irig, once one of the largest and most reputed wine cellars in the former Yugoslavia. Various types of vinification for production of red wines enable blend of traditional and modern features, while wines mature in baroque barrows made of selected oak wood. In beginning the Kovacevic Winery produced around 10000 litres of wine, to extend its production during years, and to reach the wine production today which exceeds 800000 bottles per year.
After construction of the winery was completed, the long tradition of wine production of the Kovacevic family was taken over by the third generation representative, Mr Miroslav Kovacevic, who created a new and modern winery, with the idea to introduce the viticulture and wine traditions of his grandfather and father into the 21st century and make a foundation for the wines of the fourth generation of the family, with help of the modern and innovative wine technologies. Miroslav Kovačević succeeded in his determination to bring back the reputation of wine in this part of Srem, right with the continuation of the long tradition of the Wine cellar 1930 – Podrum 1930 in Irig – with the wish to connect the traditions with the modern trends. Wines of the Kovačević Winery come from the grapes of the family vineyards in Irig, as well as from the Fruska Gora vineyards and the wider area of Srem wine region. Since the beginning of its business until the present, the Kovacevic Winery went through the transition from the small family winery and reached the status of the leading winery in Serbia. As the trademark of the new winery, the Kovacevic Winery launched the new Orpheline wine line which includes the white, rose and red wines. Those wines are named after the first enologist, literate and highly knowledgeable wine to pay respect and honour to the wine history and gain the special sign to those new wines. Today is the Kovačević Winery widely known and recognized for its high-quality wines – Aurelius, Chardonnay, Rhine Riesling, Sauvignon, Cuvée Piquant Rosetto, Sparkling wine Kovačević, Bermet,
The basic trademark of Kovacevic Winery is transferring the tradition and innovation, creating the characteristic note of every wine with Mr Miroslav Kovacevic signature. Something new in our production are Aurelius S Edition, Chardonnay S Edition and Sauvignon S Edition. Wine which we produce from selected parts of the vineyards, and also from the selected grape. But one of the most interesting wines is Orange wines, made on traditional Georgian type of making wines, natural type of making wines.