Classifi cation: Quality semi-dry red wine
First year of production: 1973
Average bottle production: 1,000,000 bottles
Wine District: Tikveš
Wine Region: Central (Vardar Valley) – Povardarie
Variety: 100% Vranec
Terroir: Alluvial soil, well-drained, yields do not surpass 12 t/ha. Humidity is
low (30% average in the summer months), which interprets to a protective treatment
of the vines for 4-5 times per year.
Viticulture: 4,000 vines per hectare, with 2.3m distance between the rows and
1m distance between the vines; double Guyot method of pruning is used.
Vinifi cation: Th is wine is made from late harvest Vranec. Vinifi cation is carried
out in rotofermentors in a semi-dry style by halting the process of fermentation
with cooling of the must in the fermentation vat. Th e wine is stored for a year
before bottling.
Characteristics: With an intense ruby-red color, it carries an aroma of raspberry,
strawberry, raisins and the subtle hints of sweetness. A hearty nose, light body
and smooth fi nish round it off .
Food pairing: Grilled meats and all types of dishes from the local traditional
cuisine go well with this wine.
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