About Us
Krstić distillery, a venture by the renowned basketball player Nenad Krstić, is not just a distillery but a testament to his passion and dedication. After a successful sports career, he ventured into fruit cultivation, which paved the way for establishing the distillery and producing our signature brandy, Troglav. This brandy, cherished by connoisseurs for its unparalleled quality, is a testament to Nenad's commitment to excellence in all aspects of his life.
Our Distillery and Brandies
Our distillery is nestled in the serene village of Ratina, a stone's throw from Kraljevo. This idyllic location, adorned with verdant landscapes and expansive fields, provides an ideal setting for fruit cultivation, a practice deeply rooted in the region's heritage. Ratina's rustic charm and tranquility offer a unique experience, captivating visitors with its traditional allure and unspoiled beauty.
We have orchards where plums and pears are grown, using modern irrigation systems to ensure the optimal health of the fruit trees. During the production process, every step is carefully controlled – from the fruit to the final product in the bottle. The selection of fruit is carried out according to high criteria, guided by the principle that we do not use fruit that we would not eat ourselves for the production of our brandies.
Only oenological agents are used during processing, and the addition of aromas, sugar, colors, and similar supplements that would impair the quality and purity of our products is strictly prohibited.
The production facilities of the Krstić distillery include areas for receiving and processing fruit, distillation, bottling, and a specialized room for aging our drinks in oak barrels. The distillery also has tasting rooms, offices, a laboratory, warehouses, sanitary facilities, and wine cellars. In addition to the production facilities, the distillery includes a charming cottage with three bedrooms and a cozy fireplace in the living room, offering guests and staff a comfortable stay.
Fermentation at the Krstić distillery is always at the highest level, with tanks that meet various needs and allow precise control of the fermentation temperature, which is key to the quality and consistency of our products. The heart of the production at the Krstić distillery are two Arnold Holstein distillation devices, which enable additional distillation, ensuring the highest efficiency and precision, guaranteeing the exceptional quality of each batch of brandy we produce.
Troglav brandy is produced exclusively from carefully selected fruit, and every production segment, from the orchard to the bottle, is strictly controlled.
A DELICATE BLEND OF ART AND SCIENCE, COMBINING OLD TECHNIQUES WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES.
We exclusively use oenological agents without adding aromas, sugar, colors, or supplements, guaranteeing our brandies' top quality and purity. Only the best fruits become part of our offer because what we wouldn't eat ourselves, we don't even use for brandy.
The fermentation process of Troglav rakija relies on technology that enables precise temperature control. Different tanks and a special cold stabilization tank provide flexibility in batch sizes and recipes and guarantee the stability and integrity of our products throughout the process.
THE ART OF DISTILLATION AND THE TOP QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT
At the heart of Troglav brandy production are two Arnold Holstein stills, which use steam from our boiler. These devices enable additional distillation to ensure top efficiency and precision, guaranteeing the exceptional quality of each batch of brandy.
The distillery is located in Ratina, an idyllic village near Kraljevo that exudes the authentic charm of rural life. Surrounded by greenery and spacious fields, the village exudes the authentic charm of rural life. In addition to the tour of the distillery and sights in the area, we offer the rental of a holiday home and the possibility of organizing celebrations and team-building activities.
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