Dark ruby red. Fruity & spicy nose of ripe blackberries, blueberries and plums, discreet hint of mint. Exceptionally full-bodied and intense taste of red berries jam. Long persistent chocolate aftertaste. Harmonic acids, soft velvety tannins, complex bouquet & delicate structure; long ageing potential. If aged for an extended period, this wine will show even more complexity and splendor. AWARDS: Médaille d'or Citadelles du Vin 2018; Gold Medal Vino Ljubljana 2018; Médaille d'or, Mondial Vins Extrêmes 2018.

Recommended serving temperature: 16-18°?, with red meat specialties, game in a piquant sauce, or strong cheeses. Decanting prior to serving recommended.

climate

Dry warm summers. In the winter it can sometimes be very cold with at times a lot of winter snowfall. The nearby mountains regularize the temperatures and bring coolness in the summer and keep the soil warmer in the winter.

soil

A total of 17 ha of vineyard formed by a series of hills with a minimum height of 300m. Located in the Vardar Valley. Southern exhibition. Poor sandy soils with limestone in the substrate and rolled boulders in the upper layer.

vinification

A dry red wine produced 100 % from Vranec variety grapes that were let to partially dry on the vines. The density is typical for this variety; it has excellent vivacity and nice viscosity. 28-month ageing process in new American oak barriqes