The wines of Chateau Kamnik

What began as a hobby of Ilija Iki Malinkovski, with a small winery aimed at raising awareness of Macedonian wines, has over the years grown into the country's leading Chateau. Chateau Kamnik Estate is located in the Vardar Valley, on the eastern side of North Macedonia's capital Skopje. In recent years, the wines of this leading Chateau have won international awards on many occasions.

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In 2004, construction began on Chateau Kamnik in the Povardarie region, east of Skopje, and the first vines were planted. From 2008, Chateau Kamnik delivered its own first harvest. Today the estate comprises 17 hectares of south-facing vineyards, spread across hills at a minimum altitude of 300 meters. The surrounding mountains create a microclimate: the Vardar river brings cool breezes, and the surrounding mountains provide shelter from extreme weather. These ideal conditions allow the cultivation of exceptionally high-quality grapes, which form the basis of Kamnik's excellent wines.

Chateau Kamnik Winery first planted internationally known grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Chardonnay. Since then they have also specialized in cultivating new clones of well-known and lesser-known grape varieties. The vineyards are now planted with: Cabernet Franc, Vranec, Arinarnoa, Pinot Noir, Carménère, Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Moscato Giallo, Temjanika (better known as Muscat à Petit Grains), Viognier and Greco di Tufo.

Chateau Kamnik is without doubt one of the most highly regarded wineries in North Macedonia. To achieve the highest possible quality, yields in the vineyards have been reduced to a minimum. Everything is done by hand - harvesting takes place in the morning hours to keep the grapes from getting too warm, and they start the winemaking process at the right temperature in cold storage rooms. Beneath the château are beautiful, spacious cellars where the wines can age for years in oak barrels.

The winery also welcomes visitors and offers tours of their vineyards and winery, where guests get the chance to learn about the winemaking process and, of course, taste their beautiful wines and dine at their own restaurant. A visit to Kamnik is not just a wine tasting, but a journey through the rich history and beautiful landscapes of this enchanting wine region. We currently have four wines from Chateau Kamnik in our range. You can view all our wines from Chateau Kamnik here.

If you want to know more about this winery, here you will find the link to the website of Chateau Kamnik.