Underdog Grape · North Macedonia

Stanushina

A pale, low-tannin red from North Macedonia that farmers nearly abandoned. It survived because a handful of growers refused to pull the vines.

Tasting profile
Pale as a dark rosé, all crushed strawberry and raspberry, with acidity that keeps it light on its feet and almost no tannin to slow it down.
Where it grows
Tikveš, North Macedonia
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Tikveš, North Macedonia

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