VitaČ

Classifi cation: Quality semi-sweet red wine
First year of production: 1980
Average bottle production: 300,000 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 in a semi-sweet style. Fermentation is carried out in
rotofermentors for a period of 3 days. Th e must is cooled off to obtain higher level of
sugar content by halting the process of fermentation. Th e wine is stored for a year before
bottling.
Characteristics: Th is wine is characterized by dark red colour, harmonious taste
and strong aroma of cherry, laced with a mix of red forest fruits.
Food pairing: It is recommended with variety of full-fat cheeses and deserts.