{"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. The estate works with native grapes such as Smederevka, Vranec and Kratoshija, combining long Macedonian tradition with modern winemaking and a clear ambition to bring the country’s wines to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55494383632769,"sku":null,"price":10.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2022Smederevka_Tikves.png?v=1779017532","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2022-smederevka-tikves","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}