Wines
Demir Kapija has experienced much change since early inhabitants first began the regions wine making tradition. To remain faithful to the people and historical fabric of the region, our winery was named af ter an important tower, the Popova Kula (Priest's Tower) which once served as an important checkpoint on the road between Skopje and Thessaloniki. The Popova Kula along with its counterpart, the ruling Bey's Tower (Begova Kula), served as important markers of the region but have since been destroyed. In tribute we have erected a new 17m high tower adjacent to our winery and named both Popova Kula.
We are exceptionally proud of the beauty and splendor of the region and the premium quality wines we produce. We invite you to visit our winery and try our wines you will surely be amazed.
MERLOT 2005
Tikveshija Vineyard Region,Demir Kapija
This wine is an excellent dry red wine with lively ruby color and elegant aroma of cherry, dry leaf and mineral. On the palate, it is a very well balanced, round wine with dominant spice flavor and an excellent finish. A treat to be enjoyed on all occasions.
We recommend to be consumed at 18-20°C with sea food and spicy food.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005
Tikveshija Vineyard Region,Demir Kapija
This Cabernet Sauvignon is wonderful dry red wine with ruby and shades of purple color. It is elegant, full-bodied and well balanced. It has complex and intense aroma with dominance of cherry, sour cherry, berry fruits and pleasant vanilla tones. It shows impressive sense in the mouth, with plenty of succulent fruit, and concludes with a lively, tasty and long lasting finish. We recommend to be consumed at 18-20°C with red meat.
VRANEC 2005
Tikveshija Vineyard Region,Demir Kapija
Vranec is a typical Macedonian grape variety. This Vranec is a dry red wine with intense purple color. It has lovely blueberry, cassis, tree fruits aromas and flavors and pleasant caramel tone. It is dark and rich, solidly built with a seamless, long-lingering finish.
This wine goes excellently with all kinds of meats and traditional Macedonian and Balkan style meals at 18-20°C.
Established in 1998, as the first privately owned winery in Macedonia, BOVIN Winery in Negotino has continually grown to reach an overall annual output of one million bottles of wine. Under the direction of the Winery's professional management team this ambitious objective was reached in 2001. BOVIN'S quality driven strategy of targeting the domestic market's high-end consumers has paid the dividend of increasing exports by a factor of ten. BOVIN wines are now found in Europe, North America and Asia.
BOVIN owns 60 hectares of prime vineyards in Tikvesh wine district. The Tikvesh district has approximately 11,000 ha of grapes, which represents about one third of the total vineyard area of Macedonia. It is the driest area of Balkan Peninsula with a total annual temperature of 5300°C - 5500°C and rainfall of 500-600 liters per square meter. The maximum daily temperature during July and August is regularly around 4C. With a deep plowing layer, the rich soils supply the grapes with a constant supply of water. Gentile North winds provide a natural protection from cryptogrammic diseases.
BOVIN has won several regional and international awards that show the quality of the wines. The winery's most important achievements include the awards won at the 2000 "Food and Wine" Fair in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the Pinot Noir was proclaimed absolute winner-Grand Prix in competition with wines from around the globe. In 2002, 2003 and 2004 BOVIN Chardonnay back to back Bronze medals at the "Chardonnay of the World" competition held at Ravatys Castle in Burgundy.BOVIN has been honored with 67 medals in Macedonia's premiere competition, AgroExpo (Skomesa) Skopje, including the most valuable prize - CHAMPION, for the last 7 years.
VRANEC 2006
QUALITY WINEWines made from the red Vranec grape are the most popular indigenous wines of Macedonia. The Vranec from BOVIN is a dry wine with a deep red color. Red fruit and berries dominate the intense nose. Subtle, round and full, this wine is balanced with a firm structure and the typical variatial jam like flavors. Distinctly Macedonian in nature, BOVIN Vranec is served with the entire range of the country's varied cuisine from tomato-based salads and grilled meat to aged cheese. The wine should be served at 15-17°C.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
QUALITY WINEThe Cabernet Sauvignon from BOVIN is a quality red wine with a brilliant ruby color. This highly aromatic wine has notes of herbs, blackberry and cherries. The Cabernet Sauvignon from BOVIN goes well with game, pork cutlets, lamb, grilled meats, and it is excellent with hard cheeses. The wine should be served at 15-17°C.
ALEXANDAR 2006
QUALITY WINEAlexandar is a superior dry red wine from BOVIN. It is a proprietary blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Vranec. Its color is intense purple. The nose is full of red fruit and berries with a wonderful complex aroma and a rich and full taste. Its herbal fruity tones make this wine unforgettable. Alexandar is best served at 15-17°C with beef, roasted pork, veal, lamb, and grilled meats.
CHARDONNAY 2007
QUALITY WINEThe Chardonnay from BOVIN is a quality dry white wine with tropical fruit nuances. With a pale yellow hue, this harmonious and easy drinking wine has a magnificent array of aromas. Butter, toast, vanilla and wood are easily found in BOVIN Chardonnay. The taste is subtle and round. It is an excellent companion for white cheese, fish, seafood, and chicken. This excellent wine is at its best when served at 8-10 °C.
SAUVIGNON 2006
QUALITY WINEThe Sauvignon from BOVIN is a wonderful dry white wine with strong fruity and herbal aromas. Pale yellow with hints of green, the wine has an excellent nose with tones of green apple, fruit, and grass. The fresh taste of BOVIN Sauvignon is reminiscent of apples. This excellent wine is best served chilled at 8-10°C with chicken, fish, shellfish, and especially with cheese.
SYMPHONY
QUALITY WINESymphony from BOVIN is a crisp dry blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon. Yellow-green in color, Symphony is full of fruity and woody tones. This is a very harmonious, light and subtle wine. Symphony goes beautifully with spicy cheeses, light meats, shellfish and with fish and meat dishes with light sauces. The wine should be served at 8-10 °C.