Kratošija tastes bright and generous. Redcurrant, cherry and red berries come first, then something brambly, spicy and herbal. It fills the mouth and leads with fruit. Our bottle is Kratošija, ready to pour with dinner tonight.
More about Kratošija
What to eat with it
Game and roast meats are the easy match. Pulled pork works too. So do cabbage rolls, moussaka, and aubergine with ripe cheese. Serve it at 16 to 18°C. It's under screwcap, so there's no corkscrew to find.
One grape, nothing blended in
It's 100% Kratošija. You taste the grape on its own, which is the clearest way to get to know it.
The Zinfandel connection
Kratošija is genetically identical to Zinfandel and Primitivo. DNA work at UC Davis confirmed it in 2001. Its prime name is Tribidrag. If you like a fruit-forward red, Kratošija is a good next bottle. There's more in our Kratošija grape guide.
Where it grows
The vines grow on east and south-east facing slopes in carbonate-rich clay. The crop is thinned during the season with a green harvest. It's made by Tikveš Winery in the Tikveš region of North Macedonia.
