Iliev Winery is a story about Macedonian wine with countless characters, flavors, and secret recipes that have been traditionally passed down from generation to generation for centuries. The Tikveš region is synonymous with wine and is likely the most well-known wine region in Macedonia.
Our story began 60 years ago when our great-grandfather started engaging in viticulture, and later in the production of wine and brandy from his own grapes. Our grandfather and father continued to perfect the production of wine until 2005 when Dimče Iliev established and fully equipped the winery that bears our family name. Since then, our winery has undergone many changes. Full of confidence and a desire for success, Dimče started working at full speed, wanting to break through and prove himself in the market, but due to some legal regulations, he encountered many obstacles, and after several years, he decided to abandon wine production and the winery. After overcoming all the challenges, the business was finally taken over in 2020 by Dimče’s son, Stojan Iliev. We began rebranding and gave a new shine to the winery, which, in addition to loyal customers, managed to attract new ones who were unaware of the winery’s existence. Iliev Winery is located in the Tikveš wine region, specifically in the village of Sopot, Kavadarci. Our wine is produced from selected grapes from our own vineyards. We have and cultivate 17 hectares of vineyards. Our main goal is to grow high-quality grapes. From a winery with a capacity of 6,000 liters of wine per year, now in 2023, the winery has a capacity of 20,000 liters of wine annually. We produce wines from Rhine Riesling, Temjanika, Gewürztraminer, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and of course the well-known varieties Vranac and Smederevka. With effort, attention, and a lot of hard work, we strive to keep up with the latest trends in wine production. As a small winery, we aim to create the best and most exciting wines from our region, reflecting the land as our most precious resource. Persistence and determination, above talent, drive our business forward in times of strength or weakness. We value an environment where everyone is motivated to always move forward and find the path to success.