Nudo wine region in Montenegro

Size and structure of Nudo wine region

• The total area of the Nudo region is 408.77 hectares.
• Registered vineyards are spread across 1.85 hectares (0.07% of Montenegro’s total vineyard area).
• 0.64% of the total number of registered grape producers in Montenegro are in Nudo.
• Average vineyard size is 0.92 hectares per producer, typically managed as a single vineyard plot.

Vineyards for commercial wine production are concentrated mostly in the central part of the region (Javor area), at altitudes between 400 and 500 meters above sea level.

Viticulture characteristics of Nudo region

Planting density and yields

The structure of vineyards in Nudo varies depending on whether they are traditional or commercial:

• Traditional vineyards plant up to 10,500 plants per hectare
• Modern vineyards typically consist of 2,500–5,000 plants per hectare
• Commercial vineyards (designation of origin): maximum yields usually do not exceed 2 kg per vine plant, ensuring higher grape quality

Grape varieties

The Nudo region is home to a mix of autochthonous, regional, and international varieties:

• Žilavka (dominant in plantings) is a leading native variety.
• Other traditional varieties are Prokupac, Ružica, Smederevka, Vranac, Kratošija
• International varieties are Rhine Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Additional permitted/recommended varieties: Alicant Bouschet, Gamay, Gamay Teinturier, Frankovka, Žižak, Župljanka, and other local or newly created domestic varieties

Climate and vine growing conditions in Nudo

The average annual air temperature in Nudo is 11.8°C. Seasonal variations create favorable conditions for vine growth:

• January is the coldest month, with average 3.6°C
• August is warmest month, average 20.8°C
• September (ripening period) has average temperature of 16.7°C, ideal for the final phenological phase of grape maturation

These conditions, combined with good light exposure, allow for:

• Normal vine growth, flowering, and fertilization
• Consistent fruiting of vine buds
• High-quality ripening of grapes

Wine quality and potential of the Nudo region

Thanks to its microclimate and soil conditions, the Nudo region has excellent potential for the production of high-quality wines. The terroir favors grape varieties of earlier ripening epochs and those more resistant to lower temperatures.

The region is especially suitable for:

• White wines
• Rosé wines
• Red wines from traditional and resistant varieties

Although small in size, Nudo is an important guardian of Montenegrin viticulture heritage. Its combination of altitude, climate, and traditional grape varieties allows for wines with authentic character and a sense of place.

To experience and taste wines from the Nudo region, you can visit Dabović winery.