Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Tikveshiya
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Tikveshiya.
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Largest wine region of North Macedonia in the Vardar Valley, continental-Mediterranean climate sheltered by mountains. Vranec is the signature red (>40% of plantings): deep almost black colour, full-bodied with intense blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, spice and pepper, firm tannins and excellent ageing. Kratosija (a Zinfandel relative), Cabernet and Merlot add structure. The historic cradle of Balkan wine.