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 Central Region (Vardar River Valley) of Macedonia, is distinguished by a blend of continental and Mediterranean climates which create perfect conditions for the vines. The vines are average 5-15 years old, double guyot pruned with a density of 4000 vines per ha. The soils are a mix of alluvial and rendzina with an average rainfall of 400450l/m2 and 180-200 days of sunshine.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
Grapes are cold macerated for 2 days at 8 °C. Fermentation and skin contact continue for 15 days in concrete vats of 80 hl at 26-28 °C. The wine then ages for 12 months, adding complexity.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
Deep purple in colour. Intense flavours of spicy blackberries, black cherries and blueberries intermingle with pomegranate juice with hints of dry herbs. Complex with well integrated warm alcohol and firm tannins.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Vranec 100%.