The white wine variety Zupljanka, whose name means something like "parish member" or "parish child", is a cross between the red wine varieties Prokupac and Pinot Noir, carried out at the Research Center of the University of Novi Sad. The results were first published in 1970. Today the late-ripening variety can be found in the vineyards of the Fruška Gora region in Serbia, and it is also spreading rapidly in the vineyards of the Republic of Macedonia. The Zupljanka produces decent yields, especially in regions with a continental climate. However, it is sensitive to winter frosts. It shows good resistance to rot, but not to both types of mildew. The Zupljanka produces good, refreshing white wines, although they contain quite high levels of malic acid, which can become a problem in the case of malolactic fermentation. In addition to being developed as a dry, hearty, fresh wine, it also serves as the basis for the production of the dessert wine Bermet, which is mixed with herbs and spices, in the Fruška Gora region. The Zupljanka cannot currently be found in other Balkan countries.
This grape variety is also known by the name of:
Jouplanka, Zouplanca, Ribolla Gialla, Rebula, Zsuplyanka, Zhupljanka
