Kratošija

Classifi cation: Quality dry red wine
First year of production: 1970
Average bottle production: 500,000 bottles
Wine District: Tikveš
Wine Region: Central (Vardar Valley) – Povardarie
Variety: 100% Kratošija
Terroir: Alluvial soil, well-drained with light structure. Yields do not surpass 12 t/
ha. Th is region is infl uenced by Mediterranean and Continental climate and thus
very arid with annual rainfall between 400-500 mm.
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 e grapes are harvested manually. Fermentation takes place in vertical
roto-fermentors with regular pumping over of the must at a controlled temperature.
Th e wine is stored for a year before bottling.
Characteristics: Th is wine is characterized by an intense ruby-red color and aroma
of red berry fruits and an extremely pleasant taste. It has a light and harmonious
structure and smooth fi nish.
Food pairing: Try this wine with roast meat, grilled food and various strong-fl avored
or smoked cheeses.