Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Every wine tells a story about the synergy between the soil, sun, grapes and the country of its origin. The Tikveš Winery has been narrating the Republic of North Macedonia’s story as a winemaking country since 1885. However, the Republic of North Macedonia remains one of Europe’s last undiscovered wine countries: it is a natural paradise of vineyards, mountains, lakes and rivers, with a climate perfectly suited to producing quality grapes. Located in the Tikveš region, the Tikveš estate sustainably cultivates indigenous varieties such as Smederevka, Vranec and Kratoshija. The grapes are vinified in the state-of-the-art cellar equipped with the latest technology, resulting in a series of authentic and characterful wines.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The 12-hectare vineyard, situated in Bela Voda within the Tikveš region, is planted with 35-year-old vines at a density of 2,700 vines/ha. Clay soils and 450-500 l/m² rainfall contribute to the wine’s character. The area enjoys 190 sunny days, and harvest takes place between late September and early October. Vines are double guyot pruned.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Grapes are cold macerated for 2 days at 6-7 °C. Fermentation and skin contact continue for 21 days in concrete vats of 80 hl at 23-25 °C. The wine then ages for 12 months, adding complexity and structure.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
A bold and full-bodied wine with aromas of blackberry, cherry, and baked plum giving way to violet and iodine. Dry on the palate, with refreshing acidity and fine-grained tannins. Flavours of pomegranate, sour cherry, and raspberry linger on the succulent finish.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Plavec 45%, Vranec 45%, Shiraz 10%.