Macedonian wine

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North Macedonia

North Macedonia produces wine on some 22,400 hectares (55,000 acres) of vineyards,[1] and the production was 108,100 tonnes in 2008.[2] There are also some additional 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) of vineyards dedicated to table grapes. Red wine dominates the Macedonian wine production, with around 80 per cent.[citation needed]

In contrast, within the

protected geographical indication (PGI) for wines produced in the Greek viticulture region of Macedonia.[3]

History

While part of

hectoliters in the mid-1990s to 447,000 hl in 2002.[1]

Wine regions

A 2010 Vranec from Macedonia.

North Macedonia has three wine-growing regions:[1]

Grape varieties

The grape varieties common in cultivation includes a large proportion of indigenous varieties and varieties common to Central Europe and the Balkans, as well as some

Kratosija, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Stanušina Crna is a unique variety of grape of local origin from North Macedonia, capable of producing very high quality wines, very popular on domestic market, little known outside its native country. White varieties include Smederevka, Welschriesling (usually referred to as Laški Rizling), Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Žilavka.[1]

References

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