Skopje Wine Tasting: 5 Macedonian wines with cheese and bread

A sommelier walks you through the vineyard's story while you taste five wines paired with cheese and bread.

Skopje wine tasting at Zaharchev Winery pairs five Macedonian wines (white Temjanika, rosé Plovdina and Stanushina, red Prokupec and Vranec, plus digestive Vinjak) with local cheese, bread and prosciutto over 90 minutes, guided by a sommelier in English or Serbian. Minimum age is 18. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns. The tasting room is in Ladies Bar in central Skopje, with public transport nearby.

The experience

You start with a light white wine and learn the winery's history and vineyard practices from your sommelier, whose knowledge shapes how you taste each pour. The rosé and red wines follow, each paired with cheese, bread and prosciutto so the food brings out what's in the glass. The experience closes with Vinjak, a digestive spirit that rounds out the tasting.

The tasting room itself sits in Ladies Bar in the heart of Skopje, designed with soft lighting, rustic wooden tables and crystal glasses. A sommelier who speaks English or Serbian guides the whole session, weaving the story of each wine into the tasting so you understand what you're drinking, not just the flavors. Bottled water is included throughout.

What’s included

• Five Macedonian wines (white Temjanika, rosé Plovdina and Stanushina, red Prokupec and Vranec, plus Vinjak digestive).
• three types of cheese, bread and prosciutto.
• bottled water.
• sommelier-led tasting in English or Serbian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Serbian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Public transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Zaharchev Winery and Distillery

Is this one for you?Book this tasting if you want to spend 90 minutes learning how Macedonian wines are made and tasting them with food pairings, guided by someone who knows the vineyard's story. The small group format and sommelier's attention mean you're not rushing through a lineup. Each wine gets explained and paired so you understand what you're tasting.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Serbian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long does the wine tasting take?

The tasting runs 90 minutes from start to finish, moving through the white, rosé and red wines with pairings and the sommelier's commentary on each one.

What wines will I taste at Zaharchev Winery?

You'll taste white Temjanika, rosé Plovdina and Stanushina, red Prokupec Classic and Vranec Barrique edition, and finish with Vinjak digestive. Each wine is paired with cheese, bread and prosciutto.

Is there a minimum age for this tasting?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the wine tasting.

What's included with the tasting?

The experience includes all five wines, three types of cheese, bread, prosciutto, and bottled water throughout the 90 minutes.

Where is the tasting room located in Skopje?

The tasting room is in Ladies Bar in central Skopje, with public transportation options available nearby for getting there.