Salaxia Imperator Wineries Rakovac village Beocin Fruska Gora

Regardless you are wine lover or simply fond of a pleasant and quiet ambiance, we invite you to experience joys of the first Organic certified Bio-dynamic Winery in Serbia where the history and tradition meet with modern principles of sustainability. The Imperator & Salaxia Winery in Rakovac village in Fruska Gora Mountain/National Park, along with the famous associated Fig Restaurant enjoys perfect position amidst the extraordinary conditions and geographic features.

The Imperator and Salaxia Winery is located in the village of Rakovac, in close vicinity of the Rakovac Monastery, 15 km away from Novi Sad, within the wonderful natural setting of the Fruska Gora National Park, fully surrounded with greenery and lush forests, on the road leading to the Vrdnik Banja Spa. The owners of the Imperator and Salaxia Winery from Rakovac are proud of their dedication to sustainable and eco standards for which all wines come highly unique and are nearly always produced out of organic grapes. Erdevik area as well as the whole Fruška gora Mountain-National Park has rich history of wine production which dates from the ancient times of the Roman emperors who already in their time used to grow grapes and produce wine in this area. Today the tradition is continued by production of the wide wine assortment ranging from the international to domestic varieties coming from organic grapes of sophisticated flavors. The vineyards of the Imperator and Salaxia Winery is unique and planted in Erdevik area as a whole – single vineyard, positioned at the elevation of 300 meters, in the close proximity of the Fruska Gora National Park. Proper combination of such unique factors provides growing of grapes that feature characteristics of the particular terroir.

Each wine produced in the Imperator and Salaxia Wineries in Rakovac in Fruska Gora is carefully made aiming to emphasize unique aromas and characteristics of the grapes and varieties. Starting from strong and complex red wines to refreshing and fluffy white wines, dedication to organic and bio-dynamic practices is found in each wine glass. Focus on sustainable wine growing and traditional way of wine production assure that every bottle makes true performance of the unique and varied scenery Fruška gora area. One of the most attractive features of the Fruska Gora terroir comes from soil rich in limestone and clay that ensures excellent drainage and adds to the unique mineral aromas of the grapes. The terroir is also under the impact of the Danube River which moderates the local climate and contributes to the entire harmony and complexity of wines. The Imperator and Salaxia Winery is family run winery where prevail consciousness that great wines are produced out of passion, dedication and deep relationship with the soil. Visitors and wine lovers are invited to experience beauty and taste of Fruska Gora and enjoy in remarkable quality of wines of the Imperator and Salaxia Winery, by joining with creation of some of the finest wines in the region.

Regardless that it is organization of an intimate celebration with close friends, or prestigious corporate dinner, the Imperator and Salaxia Winery with the Fig restaurant welcomes its visitors with culinary experience and charming ambiance which excites everyone. Optional chat or serious negotiations provide the possibility of richer experience of daily routine in the Imperator and Salaxia Winery – refined, creative, and passionate to food, wine and luxury impressions. The elegant and lovely appointed interior of the Fig Restaurant of the Imperator and Salaxia Winery in Rakovac village gathers lovers of outstanding wines and finest food for satisfaction of delicate flavors and attitude towards refined side of life. Romantic dinner or business meeting in the Fig Restaurant of the Imperator and Salaxia Winery has totally new experience and attractive impression of dining, separated from usual. Guests of the Fig Restaurant of the Imperator and Salaxia Winery may expect unique experience which bonds flavors of seasonal kitchen with freshness of the locally grown ingredients. The menu makes the best of the Serbian kitchen, emphasizing on ingredients and supplies that come directly from local producers and farmers. Menus include following specialties: Selection of homemade focaccia and integral breads; Selection of local smoked delicacies served with marinated cornichons; Selection of locally produced soft and hard cheese served with almonds; Veal tongue with celery mayonnaise and cabbage; Pike perch mousse; Arancini with mushrooms; Crockets; Gibanica /cheese pie/; Qus qus; Chicken salad; Tofu salad; Soup by chef’s recommendation; Sous vide pork in hunters’ sauce; Grilled chicken legs in Srem sauce; Smoked trout filets in Triestino sauce; Vege Lasagna with zucchini, basil and pistachio; Confi potato; Sataraš salad; Pilav Rise with mushrooms; Selection of three seasonal salads; Tofu salad; Rolled beef in demi glace sauce; Smoked trout filets in Triestino sauce; Duck legs with mashed peppers and curcuma; pork with Lovcen sauce; ‘Leskovac muckalica’ mixed vegetables cooked with chicken legs; Parmigianino with eggplant, mozzarella and pest; Chocolate mousse with salt caramel sauce; Vanilla cream with raspberries; Cherry cake; Apple tart; Noodles /gomboce/with chocolate filling, pistachio and plums…

The main feature which distinguishes this comfortable wine-tourist facility from the others is its location in wonderful winery fully surrounded with lush forests of Fruska Gora. Guests are invited to indulge in excellent wines while relaxing in the shade of thick trees and bird warble, only 20 minutes of drive from town of Novi Sad. Outstanding dedication to local ingredients enables that menu is related to seasons, so to provide the freshest and most tasteful food. Cooks constantly work on creation of specialties which emphasize unique features of each ingredient, and perfectly represent the taste selection that Fruska Gora area offers. Weather you are a gourmand who seeks unique experience or simply wishes relaxing meal in picturesque environment – the Fig Restaurant offers something for everyone.

The Imperator and Salaxia Winery in Rakovac provides visitors various options of tasting of bio-dynamic wines with paired food, after tour of the production area, and depending on available time and wishes, along with expert presentation of sommeliers or wine experts who successfully explain every bit and reveal  the viticulture terroir and authencity of every bottle : tasting of 4 wine varieties of organic bio-dynamic wines of Sila, Grašac, Bela vrana (red wine), Burleska (red wine) or tasting of 4 organic and bio-dynamic wines of Bela vrana (white wine), Burleska (white wine), Pinot Noir, La Vida or  6 varieties of organic and bio-dynamic wine production of Bela vrana (white wine), Burleska (white wine), Rose, Decivs 2018, Qvintillvs 2018, Animus 2020 or tasting of 6 wines of organic and bio-dynamic wine production of Sila Nika, Grašac, Claudivs, Rose, Bela vrana (red wine), Burleska (red wine) or tasting of 5 wine verities of Salaxia Winery – Bela vrana b, Bela vrana c, Rose, Burleska b, Burleska  C or tasting of 4 wines of bio-dynamic production of the Imperator Winery – Valerius 2017, Claudivs 2019, Decivs 2018, Qvintillvs 2018 or tasting of 4 wine varieties of the Imperator Winery: Sila Nika, Grašac, Pinot Noir, Animus or tasting of 6 wine varities of the Imperator Winery: Grašac, Claudivs 2021, Gratianus 2018, Pinot Noir, Qvintillvs 2018, Maximianvs 2018 or tasting of 6 wine varieties of bio-dynamic production of the Imperator Winery: Valerius 2017, Claudivs 2019, Gratianus 2018, Decivs 2018, Qvintillvs 2018, Maximianvs 2018 or tasting of 5 premium wine varieties of the Imperator Winery – Valerius 2017, Claudivs 2019, Decivs 2020, Maximianvs 2017, Constantivs 2018…. The menu of the Fig Restaurant of the Imperator and Salaxia Winery in Rakovac village includes varied tasty and imaginative food – the Srem starters with smoked delicacies and cheese produced in the Fruska Gora area, seasonal soups, aromatized butters, gibanitza – cheese pie, tartar beef steak, beef leg with colli-flower, duck breasts with mashed roasted apple and pickled cellery root sauce with almonds, rabbit ragu, Pike-perch filets with zuccini and white wine sauce, various steaks, imaginative salads and sauces, while for sweets come vanilla cream and chocolate ganash.

Experiences of the Fruška Gora area is full during visit to the Imperator and Salaxia Winery, thanks to lovely interior, memorable flavors and perfectly quiet environment of wonderful nature….