In the Macedonian village of Opnica, there is a winery that you must visit

Looking for a weekend gastro destination where you can enjoy with your loved ones while taking advantage of the space and free time to explore nature?

Opnica Village is our new must-visit gastro destination, and the reason we suggest this is the new "Monastery Winery," which opened its doors to visitors in 2019. The founders of the winery are Filip Vasilevski, Stefan Kočovski, and Dimče Đorđeiski.

The Kajak.mk Gastronomy base is enriched with another excellent destination, named after the monastery that is located in close proximity to the "Monastery Winery" of St. Kuzman and Damjan.

This is a small winery that impresses the guests who visit. It has a modest and very good story. For those who haven't explored the vineyards of Opnica, the nature will further captivate them. Surrounded by dense forests with hiking and camping trails, it offers a beautiful ambiance and excellent interior with various barrels.

Our team spoke with the hosts of the winery, who told Kajak.mk that they chose the location because of the abundance of specific energy, peace, and beauty.

The family behind the winery has been involved in winemaking for many years and is proud to present the centuries-old tradition to their guests. The century-old experience and work in viticulture are now expressed through various wine varieties. Currently, they have vineyards of Vranec, Sémillon, Hamburg, Cabernet, Merlot, Temjanika, and others.

Part of the grapes used for wine production comes from the Tikveš region, while another part is from the Ohrid-Struga region. Among the white wines, they have the locally grown "Sémillon," which is cultivated at a high elevation, aged in French oak barrels, and is truly wonderful for many guests.

In addition to wine, they also produce rakija, both white and yellow, as well as a chokeberry liqueur, which they say is popular among women. For all the drinks, there is appropriate food paired during tastings, including various dairy and meat platters.

The winery boasts an annual production of around 10,000 bottles of wine.

All wine varieties are produced in a simple manner with minimal use of modern equipment. Here, you can find 10 different wine varieties, produced in the traditional way passed down from their ancestors.

The winery features a beautiful outdoor area with a capacity for 80 guests. Here, you can enjoy wine tastings throughout the day and immerse yourself in the stunning nature. In addition to the outdoor area, the winery also offers an indoor space with a capacity for 20 guests.

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For those who are hearing about Opnica Village for the first time, it is located in the municipality of Ohrid. The village is close to the Ohrid - Resen road, 10 kilometers northeast of Ohrid. The village is situated at an elevation of 770 meters.