Stanushina is indigenous Macedonian variety - grown nowhere else in the world - that is not very well-known but is nonetheless capable of producing high-quality wine. It is mostly grown in the Tikvesh wine district. With the introduction of international grape varieties to Macedonia, Stanushina started to disappear from the country's vineyards. But with the current initiative to make quality wine from domestic varieties, it looks as though the star of Stanushina will shine again.
Stanushina ripens very late but gives good yields. In a good year, it can provide the base for a red wine of high quality and medium strength, with 11-12% alcohol. Although characteristically pale in colour, it is rich in extract. The high level of acid gives the wine remarkable freshness.
Best enjoyed at a temperature of 10-16°C, Stanushina typically has a light strawberry and raspberry aroma. This fruity and subtle wine is best when drunk young. It goes well with deserts that are light and creamy such as pannacotta or various types of puddings and as aperitif with lettuce or rocket based salads (Cesar's salad).
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