Medovina

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About

Czech, Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, and Slovak for mead. Commercially available in Czech Republic, Slovakia and presumably other Central and Eastern European countries. It is also available commercially in the United States.

Information

Other names: Mead

Translations: Медовина

Physical Description

Medovina is a variety of mead, an alcoholic beverage made from honey.

Colors: Light to dark gold

Tasting Notes

Flavors: Sweet, floral, herbaceous

Wine complements: Not applicable

Beverage complements: Not applicable

Substitutes: Sweet dessert wines

Selecting and Buying

Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december

Buying: Medovina / mead is often made by beekeepers or honey producers. It is also available commercially, though it can be difficult to find.

Procuring: not applicable

Preparation and Use

Medovina is distilled from honey and water to which yeast has been added. Its flavor can be varied by the addition of hops or various fruits, spices or herbs.

Cleaning: not applicable

Conserving and Storing

Medovina / mead should be stored using similar methods to other wines.

Social/Political

Production of mead may be affected by the current decrease in the number of bee colonies, both cultivated and in the wild.

History: Mead is believed to have been first distilled in Africa approximately 20,000 years ago. Its production followed the path of human habitation as people moved further into Europe.