Vinarija Erdevik is named after the village in which the winery is located, in Erdevik in the Syrmia region on the edge of the Frusca Gora National Park. Syrmia, situated between the Danube and Sava rivers, is a divided region, as the border with Croatia also runs here. However, the larger part is on the Serbian side. Wine has been cultivated here since the time of Emperor Probus in the 3rd century AD. The name of the village and the winery, however, comes from the Hungarian language and means "forest area". The grapes for the wines of Vinarija Erdevik come from the winery's own vineyard directly on the Danube, where the vines not only find an excellent terroir, but also receive sufficient sunlight, both from the sun itself and from the Danube. During the final ripening period, the grapes also experience cool air currents from the forest areas of Frusca Gora, which ensure freshness and a fine minerality in the wines. Most of the work in the vineyard is done by hand. The Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grape varieties are grown in the parcels, which lie at around 100 meters above sea level. A specialty here is the Welschriesling, which is called "Graschatz" in the region. The white wines are mostly produced as single varietals, while the red wines are cuvées in various blends, with the exception of "Stifler's Mom Shiraz", a 100% Syrah. There is also a rosé wine on offer, a blend of Merlot and Syrah. A unique specialty is the "Grand Trianon Deux Mers". This cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot matures over a period of 8 months 30 meters below sea level on the Adriatic coast. The high quality of the wines is also demonstrated by excellent ratings, including two 90-point scores from the wine pope Robert Parker.
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