Get to Know the Stobi Vranec and Vranec Veritas Reserve
Posted on Mon 7th Sep 2015 at 12:41
The Stobi Winery is proud of its rich wine making heritage and modern wine making processes. Oenologists Mr. Dane Jovanov and Gorge Jovanov have invested in a policy of producing quality wines at affordable prices that have gained respect from some of the most renowned Masters of Wine in the UK including Derek Smedley and Jancis Robinson.For wine retailers and Sommeliers who were unable to attend this year’s Emerging Regions Tasting Event in London, pictured here, we would like to share the facts, figures and tasti
For wine retailers and Sommeliers who were unable to attend this year’s Emerging Regions Tasting Event in London, pictured here, we would like to share the facts, figures and tasting notes which formed part of the Master Class presented by Darrell Joseph at the event.
Darrell is the Emerging wine regions expert for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe and Association Wines of Macedonia who introduced the flagship Macedonian red variety, the powerful Vranec at this masterclass which featured the Stobi Vranec and premium Vranec Veritas Reserve. On the Vranec Darrel has commented “Prominent acidity, masculine tannins and thick red and dark fruit flavours.”
Vranec Vineyard 20 - 35 years old vineyard in the Vardar River Valley wine region - Tikevs wine district. The area of the plantation is 40 ha of Vranec on three micro locations: Ramniste, Aerodrom and Ilo Vilarov with density of 4.600 vines per ha cultivated with spur cordon & Guyot training. Reduction Before blooming elimination of clusters, which results with significant yield reduction.
Harvest October 2011. The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand, placed in plastic casks of 25kg.
Varieties : 100% Vranec
Sugar Units : 245gr/l
Acids : 5,55 gr/l
Vinification The fermentation is done in fermenters of 400 and 800 hL with controlled ranging from 22˚C to 30˚C. Delestates done on a daily basis resulting with wine with noble tannins. 50 % of the wine is aged in oak casks and oak barrels. Aging : 14 months in casks and oak barrels. Alcohol : 14,5 vol%
Residual Sugar (g/l) : 5,1
Acidity (g/l) : 5,57
Tasting Notes Very intense purple-black color. Dark berry fruits, spicy and smoky on the nose. Full-bodied, fruity and spicy palate with notes of citrus zest. Winemaker’s note: Full bodied, temperamental “black” wine from the antiquity - wildness in a bottle. Supple tannins add fine complexity to this wine. Vranec Veritas Reserve
Vineyard 30 years old vineyard in the Vardar River Valley wine region - Tikevs wine district . The area of the plantation is 40 ha of Vranec of Ramniste with density of 4.600 vines per ha cultivated with spur cordon & Guyot training. Reduction Before blooming elimination of clusters, which results with significant yield reduction. Harvest October 2011. The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand, placed in plastic casks of 25kg.
Varieties : 100% Vranec Sugar Units : 255gr/l Acids : 5,16 gr/l Vinification The fermentation is done in fermenters of 400hL with controlled ranging from 22˚C to 30˚C. Delestates done on a daily basis resulting with wine with noble tannins. After the MLF in oak, the wine is aged in 1000L oak casks and 225L oak barrels. Aging 24 months in casks and oak barrels and 6 months in bottle. Alcohol : 14,5 vol% Residual Sugar (g/l) : 5,3 Acidity (g/l) : 5,57 Tasting Notes Very intense and glossy purple-black color. Aromas of dark berries including black cherry and raspberry, with spicy notes. Spicy and fresh attack, extractive wine with long-lasting finish of cocoa and vanilla. Supple tannins add complexity to this wine. It is a full-bodied, massive wine, big oaky red with an old-world personality. Wine with great potential for aging. Ideally served at 15-17˚C with roast pork, prosciutto, venison, fatty cheese and lamb. If you would like to stock these Macedonian wines for your wine store or restaurant, please contact official Stobi wholesaler and distributor Signature Wines on 0845 370 2225.
