Tikves 'Cuvee Methodius', Vranec

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Producer
Tikves
Grape Varieties
Vranec
Optimum Drinking
Within 4 years
Wine Style
Full bodied fruity red
Alcohol by Volume
13.5%
Closure
Screwcap
Country
Macedonia
Style / Colour
Red

 

Aromas of blueberries and blackberries are complemented by hints of chocolate and cocoa and a touch of vanilla.

Producer Note

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 wine making 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 of central Macedonia, 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 under the watchful eye of illustrious consultant oenologist Philippe Cambie, resulting in a series of authentic and characterful wines.

Vranec (pronounced VRAN-ash) translates as 'strong, powerful horse' and wine made from this grape variety is associated with strength and opulence. Vranec also means black, and is often referred to as the 'black wine' locally. The Tikveš vineyards are sustainably cultivated, with 80% of the vines planted on the slopes of hillside plots with east or south easterly orientation. The vines are double Guyot trained and are planted in well drained clay soils which are rich in carbonates and naturally encourage high yields. Green harvesting takes place to reduce the yields and concentrate the flavours in the grapes. The grapes are manually harvested when they have reached optimal ripeness and maturity and are transported immediately to the winery.

Winemaking

The grapes were de-stemmed, crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain the purity of fruit. When fermentation was complete, the young wine was pressed off its skins in a pneumatic press, cold stabilised, filtered and bottled with minimal sulphur.

Tasting Note

A deeply coloured red wine revealing vibrant aromas of blueberries and blackberries, with hints of chocolate and cocoa. Full bodied and harmoniously balanced, with ripe, smooth tannins and juicy plum and blackberry flavours.

Serving Suggestion

Delicious with red meat, game and barbecued or smoked meats.

Grape

Vranec 100%

 

The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information may be subject to change according to vintage

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