Our story
Vinarija RAJ is based in Eastern Serbia in the Negotin Krajina area that for centuries has been known as an ideal region for growing grapes and producing wine. Kraijna Wine was one of Europe's largest wine companies, and the lands around Negotin and Zajecar were completely covered with vineyards. This rich heritage, of the culture of grape growing and wine production, has been developed and cultivated for decades in this part of Eastern Serbia.
Building on the specific culture of wine typical for this region, Vinarija RAJ, is using varieties that traditionally succeeded in this area, primarily Red Tamjanika, White Tamjanika and Game.
Visit the winery, where you can see the complete modern production from the processing of grapes to the bottling of wine. Our small team creates this product from start to finish.
Every visit to the winery includes a tour of the production facility and a tasting with optional catering.
Made from the French Semillon variety, rare in Serbia and available in only a few other wineries. With a label created in the spirit of the Zenitism artistic movement from the 1920s, ZENIT carries the energy of past times and modern innovation, inviting you to discover the harmony of tradition and creativity in every sip. The archival ZENIT from the 2017 vintage represents a must-have for sommeliers.
Rare. Ancient. Nearly extinct. A grape variety characteristic of the Eastern Serbia region and Negotinska Krajina. Grown in these areas since the middle of the 14th century, and now restored. We took the seedlings from the Bukovo Agricultural School, as they were the only bearers of the autochthonous black tamjanika at that time.
Tamjanika is a Serbian autochthonous variety – but not endemic. It is most prevalent in Župa, and DNA analysis has confirmed that it originates from the international variety Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. Our clone is grown in Negotinska Krajina, where it produces wines that combine local character and varietal recognizability.
While in France Gamay mostly remains a light wine and rarely enters the premium category, in Negotinska Krajina it develops fuller body, more intense aromas and longer aging potential. With over 260 sunny days annually, Game from our vineyards brings this variety a recognizable taste and authenticity of the time when a rich wine culture of our region was nurtured.
PLOT is a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot – two varieties that complement each other perfectly, creating a wine of strong character and exceptional persistence. Although internationally known, they have been present in the Negotinska Krajina for more than two centuries and thrive excellently on sunny slopes rich in clay and limestone. Our terroir, tradition and barrels sometimes as old as the vineyard itself, shape a wine of strong expression and depth.
Originates from vineyards over 40 years old, in the heart of the Rogljevac-Rajac wine region, where it develops its complex and recognizable character. Thanks to the specific conditions of the Negotinska Krajina – warm days and cold nights – Game develops fuller body, more intense aromas and long aging potential, while simultaneously maintaining varietal elegance and freshness.
Stay in the heart of Rajac at Šećermala – a charming house offering rustic comfort and authentic wine country experience.
Three beautifully decorated rooms with beautiful view, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi internet.
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