06.03.2023

Connecting Macedonia and Slovenia Through a Unique Wine Story

Connecting Macedonia and Slovenia Through a Unique Wine Story

For those constantly seeking new wine stories, they have surely heard of the Puklavec Winery, which opened its "boutique" cellar in 2019 in the Negotino region. The team at Kajak.mk couldn’t resist sharing the story of this family-run winery that has been promoting high-quality Macedonian wine on the European market for several years. For us, Puklavec Winery is yet another excellent example of a strong connection between Macedonia and Slovenia.


Puklavec Winery is one of the leading Slovenian wine cellars, a six-time recipient of the "Winemaker of the Year in Slovenia" title. Its story begins in 1934, when Martin Puklavec started producing high-quality wine that embodies the core values of his family—passion, hard work, and dedication to the highest quality.

Today, Puklavec Winery produces harmonious, high-quality, and luxurious flavors. Their story was enriched in 2019 when the winery opened its wine cellar in the Negotino region.


The winery says they chose the Negotino region primarily due to the number of sunny days throughout the year, the ideal altitude, and the soil, which they claim is rich in minerals.


The Puklavec winery promotes Macedonia as a wine destination in several ways. On their official website, you can find a wealth of useful and promotional information about Macedonia. Additionally, the high-quality wine they produce in Macedonia is one of the key reasons for attracting foreign tourists.


With an annual production of around 300,000 bottles of Macedonian wine, Puklavec Winery holds a significant position on the list of wineries that invest in Macedonia.



The wine produced in Macedonia is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and the local Vranec grape variety.

The winery in Macedonia is considered a “boutique” winery, making up less than 10% of the total production of the family-owned Puklavec Winery, which produces around 5 million bottles annually. For the winery, maintaining a connection with the industry's development and progress is always important. They add that Macedonia offers fantastic conditions for red wine production, which is the main motivation to continue investing here, despite the challenges.


The headquarters of Puklavec Winery is located in Ormož, Slovenia, known for its high-quality wines. Among the most recognizable wines produced by the winery is "Jeruzalem Omorž," which is also the most renowned brand of the winery. They also have the "Seven Numbers" brand, which is an exclusive beverage for the foreign market, while the Macedonian brand is known under the brand "Instinct."

You can find the contact phone number for Puklavec Winery with just one click HERE.

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