{"product_id":"2022-kratoshija-tikves","title":"2022 Kratoshija, Tikveš","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eThe Macedonian Red Spark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eThis is Macedonian red wine with brightness, spice and a wonderfully juicy heart. Kratoshija brings redcurrant, cherry, cranberry and bramble fruit, followed by pepper, soft herbs, sweet spice and a gentle savoury warmth. It feels lively and generous, with enough freshness to keep every glass moving. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eThe palate is medium-bodied, textured and fruit-forward, with red berries, ripe bramble, spice and soft tannins leading into a warm, satisfying finish. There is an easy charm here, but also real character, the kind of bottle that makes you wonder why Macedonian wine is not on more tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want something juicy, characterful and just off the usual wine-map.\u003cbr data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"795\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e barbecued meats, lamb kebabs, grilled sausages, hard cheeses, mushroom stew, smoky aubergine, or a spicy tomato pasta.\u003cbr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a spark, it would be the first flare of a charcoal grill at sunset, with red fruit, warm stone and pepper in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eTikveš is one of North Macedonia’s defining wineries, rooted in the historic Tikveš wine region and tracing organised production back to 1885. Today, the estate combines long regional tradition with modern winemaking, working with native varieties such as Kratoshija, Vranec and Smederevka to bring Macedonian wine to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55494398345601,"sku":null,"price":11.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2022Kratoshija_Tikves.png?v=1779018007","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2022-kratoshija-tikves","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}