Macedonian Royal Reserve

The Kratošija grape from Macedonia. Doesn't ring a bell? Maybe so. Because it is the same grape as the Italian Primitivo and the American Zinfandel. Famous grapes that originated in the Western Balkans.

The modern winery Stobi makes a friendly, fruity red wine from it. Floral nose with cherries and berries. Juicy in the mouth, with sour cherries, some spiciness of rosemary and mild tannin. Intended as a fruity weekday starter and the makers have succeeded in that very well.

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The Kratošija grape from Macedonia. Doesn't ring a bell? Maybe so. Because it is the same grape as the Italian Primitivo and the American Zinfandel. Famous grapes that originated in the Western Balkans.