“Elderflower and honey-suckle on the palette, with grapefruit and orange peel; hints of apricot and slightly under-ripe melon.”

Winemaking in Tikveš (or ‘Тиквеш’ in Macedonian), a plain in central Macedonia, stretches back over 125 years. After the merger of several agricultural cooperatives in the seventies, Tikveš became the largest winery in Southeast Europe. Today, Tikveš produces a broad portfolio of wines – including its Limited Edition, Terroir Wines and Special Selection ranges.

Score – 86/100 (non-blind)

Details

• Name – Temjanika Special Selection
• Vintage – 2011
• Variety – Tamjanika (also referred to as Temjanika)
• Region – Tikveš, Macedonia
• Alcohol – 13.5%
• Serving temperature – 10-12 degrees

Tasting Notes

• Clear, pale, yellow-green colour;
• Fresh, floral, clean nose of medium intensity;
• Elderflower and honey-suckle on the palette, with grapefruit and orange peel;
• Hints of apricot and slightly under-ripe melon.
• Lively acid, well-balanced, with a medium-to-long finish.

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