Winemaker Château Kamnik
Skopje - North Macedonia
Discover more about 'Château Kamnik'
The most awarded Macedonian winery. Winners at the "Decanter World Wine Awards 2013" of the "Gold Medal and Regional Trophy for Best Red Wine in Central and Eastern Europe". Founded and with its first vines planted in 2004, Kamnik had its first harvest in 2008 and received its first awards in 2009. In 2014, production capacity increased to 120,000 liters.
Kamnik expresses the greatness of ancient Macedonian traditions, culture, and terroir in a truly contemporary style. Blending past and future, tradition and a refined state-of-the-art approach, nature and science, results in some of the most exciting wine experiences.
The winery’s goals and vision focus on preserving historical and traditional values, adapting them to the demands of the modern fine wine market, while simultaneously exploring the possibilities offered by advanced technological innovations.
Why you should definitely have Château Kamnik at home:
Château Kamnik offers a wide range of red and white wines.
Château Kamnik wines are an excellent match for culinary experiences.
Kamnik is known for producing high-quality wines that often win awards and are internationally recognized.
The delicious wines of Château Kamnik
Red wines:
2020 - Chateau Kamnik - Single Vineyard Reserve - Ten Barrels - Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 - Chateau Kamnik - Cuvee de Prestige -
2022 - Chateau Kamnik - Pinot Noir -
2022 - Chateau Kamnik - Single Vineyard - Montepulciano
2022 - Chateau Kamnik - Single Vineyard Reserve - Ten Barrels - Syrah
2022 - Chateau Kamnik - Tempranillo -
2023 - Chateau Kamnik - Winemakers' Selection -
Rosé wines:
2022 - Chateau Kamnik - Pure Elegance -
White wines:
2021 - Chateau Kamnik - Fume Blanc -
2022 - Chateau Kamnik - Single Vineyard - Limited Edition - Pinot Grigio
2023 - Chateau Kamnik - Single Vineyard - Chardonnay
The vineyards of Kamnik
The climate
The vineyards are located on hills with a southern exposure on the slopes. The surrounding mountains ensure an excellent microclimate for the vines.
Air currents circulating from the mountains effectively reduce summer evening temperatures while keeping the soil warm during winter.
The terroir
The Kamnik estate is located in the Vardar Valley, the wine region of Skopje, at the eastern entrance of the city. The current 15 hectares of vineyards and the winery itself are spread across hills at a minimum altitude of 300 meters above sea level, positioned on southern slopes.
The vineyards are planted with a density of 5,500 vines per hectare and are cultivated using the “single Guyot” pruning system. The moderately fertile soil (cinnamon-type soil) is characterized by a good mechanical composition, providing ideal conditions for balanced vine growth and development.
Winemaking at Kamnik
It all began with a personal fascination for the art of winemaking by founder Ilija Malinkovski, a wine enthusiast from Skopje, and his partner Goran Milanov, the only person in the country with a PhD in oenology and currently director of the local Wine Institute. This sparked a passion for modern and authentic Macedonian winemaking traditions.
The step from collecting wines from around the world to planting the first vines and transforming them into vineyards soon followed. Building the foundations of the château, the winery and the cellar, along with acquiring the first barrels and bottling the first wines, was a major undertaking. Many journeys around the world followed to present their wines.
The crowning achievement has been winning several major awards. The founder shared his vision with a team of exceptional people. Together, they embarked on a journey to create Kamnik wines—remarkable expressions that combine past, present and future, bringing their story to life.
