Popov Winery

Located in the picturesque town of Sopot, in the heart of Macedonia’s world-famous Tikves wine region, Popov Winery is a prestigious family-owned business renowned for its exceptional wines. Since its founding in 2001, the winery has combined centuries-old Macedonian winemaking traditions with modern technology, producing wines that are both full of character and elegantly refined. In a short period, Popov Winery has established itself as one of the leading wine producers in the Balkans, with a strong focus on quality, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Vineyards of Unmatched Quality

At the heart of Popov Winery lie 40 hectares of carefully selected and meticulously maintained vineyards. These vineyards benefit from the unique climate and fertile soils of the Tikves region, allowing grapes to ripen under ideal conditions. Through attentive care and modern vineyard techniques, the winery ensures optimal grape quality, forming the foundation for its prestigious wines.

Popov Winery’s vineyards host a variety of indigenous and international grape varieties, carefully chosen based on terroir, climate, and ripening potential. Each grape is handled with the utmost precision to maximize aroma, flavor, and balance, with sustainability and respect for nature always at the forefront.

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Traditional Methods in Harmony with Modern Technology

Popov Winery is renowned for achieving the perfect balance between traditional winemaking and modern production techniques. The winery uses state-of-the-art equipment for grape processing, fermentation, and wine aging, allowing complete control over the production process.

  • Fermentation: White and red wines are fermented in high-quality stainless steel tanks with precise temperature control. Selective yeast strains are used to ensure optimal development of aroma and flavor, resulting in wines that are complex and harmonious.
  • Cold Maceration: Certain grape varieties undergo cold maceration of the skins, producing wines with richer structure, more intense color, and powerful sensory characteristics.
  • Precision and Craftsmanship: Every step of the process, from harvest to bottling, is carefully monitored to ensure consistently high-quality wines.

Aging in Oak Barrels – The Secret of Fine Wines

One of Popov Winery’s distinguishing features is the aging of selected wines in oak barrels. These barrels are stored in underground cellars with a constant temperature, ensuring controlled evaporation and optimal development of aroma and structure.

During this aging process, the wines gain refined density and a deep, complex flavor. The use of new oak barrels continually enhances the quality of the wines, allowing them to reach their ultimate character after 10 years or more, making each bottle a masterpiece of taste and finesse.

Limited Production for Premium Wines

Popov Winery produces between 150,000 and 200,000 bottles annually, ensuring strict quality control at every stage of the production process. This focus on exclusivity and quality enables the winery to create wines that are characteristic of the Tikves region while also being internationally acclaimed.

Internationally Award-Winning Wines

Popov Winery has won numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals at prestigious international wine competitions. These awards are a testament to the winery’s craftsmanship, continuous innovation, and dedication to exceptional quality.

The winery stands as a symbol of passion, tradition, and precision. Both connoisseurs and wine enthusiasts are continually delighted by the complexity, elegance, and finesse of its wines.

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