Tuesday, 20th January 2026

Montenegro’s Plantaže Triumphs at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025

From the Balkans to London: Montenegro’s Plantaže vineyards claim top honours at the world’s premier wine competition

In a remarkable achievement for Montenegrin viticulture, the renowned winery “13. jul–Plantaže” has once again captured international acclaim at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025.

Among over 17,000 entries from 57 countries, the Vranac Pro Corde 2021 clinched the coveted gold medal — adding to its recent accolade as the best wine in the Balkans at a prestigious Greek competition.

This recognition firmly places Plantaže on the global wine map, spotlighting the rich terroir and craftsmanship behind Montenegro’s signature red grape, Vranac.

The winery’s excellence extends beyond this flagship label, with silver medals awarded to Premijer 2017, Vranac Barrique 2021, and the archival Grand Reserve 2005.

Meanwhile, Nota 2024 earned a bronze, underscoring a consistently high standard across the range.

Such honours from the Decanter panel, revered as one of the world’s most rigorous wine adjudicators, mark a proud moment for Montenegro’s emerging wine industry — a testament to its growing stature in the competitive world of fine wines.

Have a news tip or story to share? Email us at info@connectingregion.com

Photo sourcePlantaže 13 jul

Bosnia and Herzegovina Advances Armed Forces Modernization

The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina has approved several multi-year modernization projects for the Armed Forces, including...

North Macedonia to Welcome Two Major High-Tech Foreign Investments

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced two major foreign high-tech investments, one from Turkey and one from Germany,...

The Year Tech Became the System

AI stopped being a clever add-on and became the backbone—of power grids, regulation, capital, and national strategy. For years, artificial...

New Online Tool Makes Learning Slovenian More Accessible

The textbook, Naslon, is available in seven languages and focuses on practical language skills needed in everyday and official...

Croatia Unveils €2.18 Billion Defence Modernisation Plan

Croatia has approved a €2.18 billion military modernisation package, marking one of the country’s most significant defence investments to...
spot_img

Connecting the Adria Region Decision Makers

The Region is more than a publication - it's where the region's elite converge for insights and opportunities