Going native: Indigenous grapes lead a banner year for the Balkans at DWWA 2026

Going native: Indigenous grapes lead a banner year for the Balkans at DWWA 2026

From a first-ever Best in Show for Plavac Mali to Platinums for Prokupac and Refošk, the Balkans' own grape varieties stole the show at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026. Here's why they belong on your radar – and in your glass.

Published by www.decanter.com at 2026-09-15