Overview
The farm we suggest to visit was established 20 years ago but follows one of the earliest traditions of vineyard cultivation in the Drino’s valley. The main varieties cultivated by this family business on this farm are Merlot, a variety imported almost 70 years ago which adapted to the characteristics of the local climate and habitat and turned to be an authentic product. Cabernet, Debina and Central are also alternative varieties that the farm cultivates. The product is of high quality due to the characteristics of the climate and gravel terrain that makes it possible to filter water, the main condition for the vineyard. The soil in the valley is exposed to the sun and protected by hills thus reducing the risk of the vineyard being damaged by frost during the winter. Rainy winters, followed by spring temperatures of 16 ° C, make the vineyard flourish and grow at the right time. The hot and long summer guarantees the bearing of the fruits and their sweetness. The vineyard harvest period has its own magic in the valley starting from mid-September until mid-October. Next to the vineyard is the winery and the wine’s storage. The whole process is passionately explained by a very good expert of wine and vineyards.