Serbia’s “national treasure wine”  Feki: The sweet taste is truly amazing

Reported by Chen Tzu-yin / Taoyuan, Yangmei

What do wine tasting and art have to do with a vacation? Today (29th), a wine tasting event was held at a well-known resort hotel in Yangmei, Taoyuan, featuring live realistic paintings by Ukrainian artist Ivan Yehorov and COKA wines imported from Serbia. Even Feki, a food expert present at the event, praised the wine as absolutely stunning.


▲ Dongsen Mountain Resort Hotel hosted a COKA wine tasting event today, where the only Kastel wine in Taiwan amazed food expert Feki (right). (Photo / Reporter Chen Tzu-yin, the same below)

Located on the slopes of Yangmei, Dongsen Mountain Resort Hotel spans 35,000 ping of land and 600,000 ping of green space, and has long been known for its forest ecology and European-style architecture. Today, it further aims to attract travelers with a unique southern French-themed experience. The star of the wine tasting — COKA Winery from one of Serbia’s top ten wine-producing regions — boasts millennia-old winemaking techniques hailed as Serbia’s “national treasure wine.” Among its hundreds of wines, “Kastel” is the most favored by Asian palates.

Zheng, general manager of Watt Trade, the sole Taiwanese agent for COKA Winery, said that Taiwan is an outstanding wine-tasting hub where almost every wine from around the world can be found. However, Serbian wines have been avoided by distributors due to high import taxes. Zheng, who studied in Europe, had tasted countless wines but could never find the perfect one he was looking for until he tried COKA. He was left in awe. Zheng also noted that Asians prefer smooth-tasting wines, and after sampling all hundred varieties from COKA, he carefully selected the white wine “Kastel” to bring to Taiwan. Food expert Feki added, “This wine is truly different. The fruity aroma is very clear upon the first sip, yet it leaves a sweet aftertaste.”

 
▲ The combination of a wine tasting event with a resort hotel is a first in Taiwan. In the future, guests at Dongsen Mountain Resort Hotel will be able to enjoy the Kastel white wine from Serbia’s COKA Winery. Left photo shows Chen Ching-chi, the wife of Dongsen Leisure and Recreation Chairman, and her daughter; right photo shows Zheng Tien-cheng, general manager of Watt Trade, the sole Taiwanese agent for COKA Winery.

 
▲ Live realistic paintings by Ukrainian artist Ivan Yehorov were incredibly lifelike.

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Jiang Huiming, general manager of Dongsen Mountain Resort Hotel, stated that the resort's architecture resembles a European mountain town, featuring both modern and classical styles. Recently, it has also been promoting a southern France-themed marketing campaign. She believes that wine tasting used to be confined to urban areas, often giving off a rushed and stiff impression, but the serene environment of Dongsen Mountain Resort, available 365 days a year, is actually more suitable for wine appreciation. Jiang Huiming also mentioned that the hotel has distinctive features and should leverage them effectively. On the software side, it frequently offers guests new experiences, and in the future, it plans to incorporate unexpected elements such as music and cosmetics, and host related events to engage visitors. This will further enliven the brand image of “Dongsen = Fashion = Gourmet = Leisure,” ensuring guests continue to look forward to visiting Dongsen Mountain Resort and ultimately boosting return rates.


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▲ The elements of the COKA cocktail event combine art, wine tasting, and a vacation atmosphere.


▲ The tranquil comfort offered year-round by Dongsen Mountain Resort Hotel is loved by domestic and international travelers. (Photo / Provided by Dongsen Mountain Resort Hotel)