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Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for strawberry-raspberry fruit with herbal lift.
  • Check acidity as medium-plus and tannin as moderate.

Confidence signals

  • Stanushina profile
  • Medium acidity with medium tannin

Aromas

Signature

Common

Occasional

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Tikves · Vardar Valley · Central North Macedonia
  • Classic styles: Endemic North Macedonian red with pale color profile and naturally fresh acid line · Light-red berry profile with medium acidity and moderate tannin

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Common questions

Is Stanushina a red or white grape variety?

Stanushina is a red wine grape variety.

What does Stanushina smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Stanushina include strawberry, raspberry and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.

What blind-tasting cues distinguish Stanushina?

Documented tells for Stanushina: Look for strawberry-raspberry fruit with herbal lift. and Check acidity as medium-plus and tannin as moderate..

What is Stanushina most often confused with in blind tasting?

Stanushina is most commonly confused with Kadarka, Vranac and Trnjak. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.

Where is Stanushina grown?

Classic regions for Stanushina include Tikves, Vardar Valley and Central North Macedonia.