Speaking of Ilok, immediately  thought of wine Gewurztraminer comes to mind, they are almost synonyms. This connection can be felt in every conversation with the locals. Ilok Traminer in glass has an intense scent of old roses. My friend explained that this is one of the main characteristics of Traminer which has grown in Ilok vineyards. With the intense fragrance, fullness  can be felt in the mouth, creaminess, even a hint of sweetness, because it is a sort of wine that has a little high alcohols and low acids and is rich in extracts. This creates the impression of sweetness with this wine, although it is generally dry wine. 

 Prince Obeschalchi brought Gewurztraminert to Ilok in 1710.  from South Tyrol's town Tramin after which this wine variety was named. Gewurztraminer is most often grown in colder regions unlike in Ilok where are  summers' high temperatures with little rainfall, and mild winters. The answer to the riddle is Fruska Gora. The vineyards are located on the slopes of Fruska Gora  where vineyards are protected against heat and keeps  freshness, so important for this variety. 
There are several elements that make Ilok Traminer so magnificent and distinctive. First of all it is the Danube, The Danube runs along Ilok's shore and is a microclimate stabilizing factor , the amount of moisture that comes from the Danube is necessary for keeping the freshness in the vineyards and in grapes. Thesoil , loess, which is rich in Ilok, is  well drained, poor soil through which liquids, rain and humidity go right true and leave an ideal amount of moisture required by Traminer. There is also an unusually important that wind constantly flow due to elevated position of Ilok, ie. Ilok vineyards and because of this continuous air flow,  grapes' health is high. By using already traditional technologies of this region and grapes grown on the slopes of Fruska Gora made are wine that win gold medals across Europe and around the world.