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.