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Devín is a unique, highly aromatic, and successful white grape variety bred in Slovakia. It produces full-bodied, naturally fresh yet exceptionally fragrant white wines. Smelling of rose petals, honey, exotic spices, and ripe grapefruits, Devín wines are a true discovery for those seeking a perfumed and deep-tasting Eastern European wine.
Read moreDue to its ability to accumulate high sugar levels, this variety is produced in various styles in Slovakia. When choosing, pay attention to the wine's sweetness level.
Dry Devín wines will surprise you with their firm body and oily texture, accompanied by a bright spice and floral aroma—it is an excellent alternative to Gewürztraminer wines. However, the true potential of the variety is revealed in late harvest or even botrytis-affected (noble rot) berries. These produce naturally sweet, viscous dessert wines dominated by notes of dried apricots, maple syrup, and orange peel.
Dry Devín wine pairs perfectly with more intense, spicy dishes. It fantastically complements Asian, Indian, and Thai cuisine (especially curries), as well as smoked fish and roasted poultry. The sweet versions of this variety are indispensable with blue mold cheeses, fruit tartlets, and duck liver pâté (foie gras).
This variety is a successful selective cross, created in 1958 in Bratislava (Slovakia) by crossing the highly aromatic Gewürztraminer (Traminer) with the Roter Veltliner variety. The goal was to obtain a grape that retained the floral and spice aroma of Traminer but was higher yielding and more resistant to spring frosts. The experiment was stunningly successful, and today Devín is one of the calling cards of Slovak winemaking.
Dry Devín wines are best in their youth; it is recommended to consume them within 2–4 years before they lose their fresh aromas. However, late harvest and sweet dessert variants, which have a high level of sugar and extract, can improve in the bottle for 10 years or more.
