Underdog Grape · North Macedonia

Vranec

Vranec is the dark, full-bodied red that North Macedonia built its wine identity on. If you drink Cabernet for the weight and the black fruit, this is the same appetite for less money.

Tasting profile
Blackberry and overripe dark cherry over a savory, almost gamey base, with velvety tannin and enough acidity to keep the weight honest.
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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