ExploringMacedonia

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Winery Skovin, Skopje



WINERY SKOVIN

The tradition of wine production in Macedonia dates back to Roman times. Through the enturies, due to the favorable geographical position and the climate, the people in this region were able to cultivate autochthon sorts of grapes that gave the wine specific taste and aroma. Skovin continues the long tradition of wine production in the Skopje vineyards. The region is known for the unique taste of the grapes that carry the flavor of the sharp winter ice and the sun of the long dry summers, characteristic of this region

 The Skovin vineyards cover an area of 450 hectares in the outskirts of Skopje. They are located far from the industrial region, under the mountainside of Vodno, at the location Markova Reka. The ecological environment and the year round abundant sunny days add to the high percentage of sweetness and quality of the grapes.

  The wine cellar Skovin was founded in 1979. For the citizens of Skopje, this cellar was known as the place where they could find authentic homemade wine. As of 2002, Skovin grew into a modern wine cellar that follows the modern technical and technological trends of wine production.

The tradition is continually updated in the Skovin cellars. This tradition is integrated in the autochthon sorts of grapes which are produced into wines that turned Skovin into a recognized brand.

The tradition of wine production in Macedonia dates back to Roman times. Through the enturies, due to the favorable geographical position and the climate, the people in this region were able to cultivate autochthon sorts of grapes that gave the wine specific taste and aroma. Skovin continues the long tradition of wine production in the Skopje vineyards. The region is known for the unique taste of the grapes that carry the flavor of the sharp winter ice and the sun of the long dry summers, characteristic of this region.

The quality of the wines is affirmed by the numerous awards won on domestic and foreign wine contests, which is also a proof of their international prestige.