White Wine Grape
Temjanika
Temjanika is the Balkan name for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, one of the world’s oldest aromatic grape varieties. It is especially important in North Macedonia and Serbia, producing intensely fragrant wines with floral, citrus, ripe grape and stone-fruit character.
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Where It Is Grown
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Tikveš
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Vardar River Valley
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Morava Valley
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Šumadija
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Negotin Valley
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Piedmont
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Alsace
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Southern Rhône
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Typical Tasting Profile
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Fruit
Peach, apricot, citrus, ripe grape
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Floral / Herbal
Orange blossom, rose, jasmine, white flowers
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Spice / Other
Muscat spice, thyme, subtle honeyed notes
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Oak Influence
Usually made without strong oak influence to preserve its aromatic character
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Structure
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
Low
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry to Sweet
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What to Expect in the Glass
Highly aromatic wines with floral perfume, ripe grape, citrus and stone-fruit flavours. Styles range from fresh, dry wines in the Balkans to richer sweet and late-harvest expressions made from the same Muscat family.
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Famous Regions & Appellations
Tikveš
Morava Valley
Šumadija
Negotin Valley
Asti
Alsace
Southern Rhône
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