Macedonia listed as one of Top 5 International Wine Destinations
Posted on Sun 28th Feb 2016 at 10:48
We are delighted to see specialist Food and Wine website recognise Macedonia and as one of its top 5 international wine destinations!About the region the site says “Forget Burgundy and Napa. The tiny Balkan Republic of just two million people that has been making world class wine since the days of Julius Caesar, but has received recognition from connoisseurs for only a couple”.Macedonia is famous for its culture and historical heritage and is linked to Alexander the Great and the birth place of Mother Teresa. Since the very early Romans times when its emperors favoured its grapes Mace
We are delighted to see specialist Food and Wine website recognise Macedonia and as one of its top 5 international wine destinations! About the region the site says “Forget Burgundy and Napa. The tiny Balkan Republic of just two million people that has been making world class wine since the days of Julius Caesar, but has received recognition from connoisseurs for only a couple”. Macedonia is famous for its culture and historical heritage and is linked to Alexander the Great and the birth place of Mother Teresa. Since the very early Romans times when its emperors favoured its grapes Macedonia has been producing wine. Home to beautiful landscapes and picturesque snow-capped mountains and lakes, beautiful national parks, modern cities, ancient ruins this Eastern Mediterranean country is also the home of quality wines and local indigenous grape varieties including Vranec and Žilavka. Signature Wines sources and selects quality wines from distinct regions like this and has introduced wines from The Stobi Winery to the UK with great success. Located in in the best know area for wine making, the Tikveš region is located in the very heart of the country, stretching along similar latitudes as the Bordeaux region in France, Tuscany region in Italy and the Napa Valley region in California, it is no wonder this region is gaining popularity as a great destination for wine lovers. http://m.independent.mk/articles/15219