Tikves Kratosija 2022

You might not have heard of Kratosija, but you may know Zinfandel - well, they're the same grape. In North Macedonia, though, it takes on a fresher, more easy-going style. No oak, no heaviness, just loads of bright redcurrant, cherry, and juicy berry frui

Very versatile - spot on with lightly grilled lamb, herby chicken, or charred Mediterranean veg. Its bright fruit and smooth texture balance these sorts of smoky, savoury flavours.

For years, Tikves Winery was all about quantity over quality - thanks to its time nationalised in General Tito's Yugoslavia, when the priority was mass-producing oceans of forgettable bulk wine. But since the mid-90s,