{"title":"Republic of North Macedonia","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2024-temjanika-luda-mara-tikves","title":"2024 Temjanika Luda Mara, Tikveš","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eThe Balkan Blossom White\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eThis is Macedonian white wine with perfume, brightness and a lovely aromatic lift. Made from 100% Temjanika, it opens with elderflower, acacia, grape, lime and gooseberry, before notes of ripe citrus, green plum and a gentle mineral edge begin to appear. It is dry, pale and beautifully fresh, with the floral charm of an aromatic grape but enough crispness to keep it clean and lively. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eThe palate is light-bodied, crisp and refreshing, with citrus, green plum, floral notes and a bright, mouth-watering finish. There is a lovely balance between scent and snap here, making it feel both exotic and extremely easy to pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a white wine that feels fragrant, fresh and a little off the beaten path.\u003cbr data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"845\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled fish, prawns, mezze, feta salads, lemon chicken, courgette fritters, sushi, or lightly spiced vegetable dishes.\u003cbr data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a breeze, it would be spring air moving through a Macedonian vineyard, carrying blossom, lime zest and warm stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eTikveš is one of North Macedonia’s defining wineries, with organised production dating back to 1885. Based in the Tikveš wine region, the estate works with native and regional grapes such as Temjanika, Vranec, Kratoshija and Smederevka, combining long Macedonian wine tradition with modern winemaking. The Luda Mara range takes its name from the Luda Mara River, which flows through the region and inspires a collection built around freshness, character and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55494383239553,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2024TemjanikaLudaMara_Tikves.png?v=1779018087"},{"product_id":"2022-smederevka-tikves","title":"2022 Smederevka, Tikveš","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eThe Balkan Citrus Queen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eThis is Macedonian white wine with brightness, charm and a wonderfully thirst-quenching edge. Made from the indigenous Smederevka grape, it opens with lemon, grapefruit, green apple and pear, followed by subtle floral notes and a clean herbal lift. It is light, crisp and immediately refreshing, the sort of white that feels made for sunshine, salt and long, easy tables. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eThe palate is zesty, fresh and lively, with citrus peel, apple, pear and a gentle stone-fruit note carried by bright acidity. There is a slight bitter-sour twist on the finish that gives it real personality, keeping the wine dry, clean and moreish. Chill it well and let it do what Smederevka does best: refresh first, charm second, disappear quickly third.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want something crisp, unusual and properly easy to pour.\u003cbr data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"921\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled fish, chicken salads, prawns, feta, mezze, lemony roast vegetables, whitebait, sushi, or a salty bowl of crisps before dinner.\u003cbr data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a crown, it would be made of citrus peel, green apple skin and warm Balkan sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eTikveš is one of North Macedonia’s defining wineries, with organised production dating back to 1885 and deep roots in the Tikveš wine region. 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A blend of Vranec, Plavac Mali and Shiraz, it opens with blackberry, black cherry, baked plum and violet, followed by iodine, pepper, earthy spice and a savoury mineral edge. It is bold and full-bodied, but there is freshness underneath, keeping the fruit vivid rather than heavy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eThe palate is rich, dry and succulent, with pomegranate, sour cherry, raspberry and bramble fruit wrapped in fine-grained tannins. There is power here, but also balance, the kind of red that feels made for smoke, spice, grilled meat and long conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a red with Balkan soul, dark fruit and proper dinner-table presence.\u003cbr data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"818\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e roast lamb, grilled sausages, venison, beef stew, mushroom ragù, smoky aubergine, hard cheeses, or barbecue with char and spice.\u003cbr data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a flame, it would be burning low in a stone hearth, throwing blackberry, violet and pepper into the evening air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eTikveš is one of North Macedonia’s defining wineries, founded in 1885 in a region with centuries of winemaking history. 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Deep purple in the glass, it opens with spicy blackberry, black cherry, blueberry and pomegranate, followed by dry herbs, pepper, earthy spice and a touch of oak. It is bold and generous, but there is freshness and savoury lift beneath all that fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eThe palate is full-bodied, structured and richly fruited, with firm tannins carrying black fruit, spice, herbs and a long, warming finish. 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