Wines made from Viognier grapes of Skopje
Discover the best wines made with Viognier as a single variety or as a blend of Skopje.
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
Northern wine region of North Macedonia (Vardar valley around the capital), where Vranec was first planted in the 1950s before becoming the national grape. Vranec reigns in red ("black stallion" — Macedonia is the world's leading producer, 10,800 ha): powerful and deep with black blackberry, stewed cherry, plum, chocolate, spices, ink and floral touch, firm tannins, generous alcohol and freshness. Rare Stanusina. Zilavka, Smederevka, Temjanika in whites.