Chateau Sopot is one of the most picturesque boutique wineries in Macedonia, located between the valley of the Vardar River and the Veles Lake Mladost, in the heart of the Veles wine district in the Vardar River Valлey Wine Region, on the A1/E75 Skopje-Veles highway itself.
Our boutique winery appeared on the Macedonian wine scene in 2006 and quickly took its place on the country’s wine map.
Our strength lies in the fact that we grow our own grapes on 94 hectares, because you never understand your vineyard until you make your own wine. Passion is needed – for the country, for the product. We are proud to produce wines that show how each grape expresses itself when shaped by the soil and sun of Macedonia.
Wine, Food, View are three reasons why you should visit Chateau Sopot. You can taste the premium wines in the unique landscape and enjoy the taste of the amazing culinary delicacies and spend the night afterwards.
Our history
On the long-standing wine tradition in Veles, on the vineyards built by “Lozar Veles” in 1995, in 2006 the enterprise of Chateau Sopot began, which after the achieved success led to the establishment of Chateau Sopot LLC. In 2007, a new plantation of Temjanika was planted. The restaurant was opened in 2016, and the hotel in 2023.
Our vision
Our vision is Macedonia as a world-class wine country, where the passion for producing exceptional (top) wine (world-class wine) is raised, a reflection of the soil and sun of Macedonia
Our mission
Our mission is Chateau Sopot as one of the top boutique wineries in Macedonia and the Balkans, which produces exceptional wines reflecting our love for the land and passion for wine (and commitment to sustainability), and provides an unforgettable experience for our guests.
We will achieve our mission by adhering to the following values: excellence and exceptional quality, outstanding service, team commitment and pride, environmental responsibility, social responsibility and equality, integrity.
Our team
Bozidar Ilevski
A winemaker
He sets out on the path of a winemaker, inspired by the family tradition and the tradition of Skopje Black Mountain, of making wine and brandy. In addition to tradition, he acquires knowledge at the Faculty of Technology in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Following his passion for making exceptional wines he comes to Chateau Sopot. As a winemaker, he is responsible for making the wines from the vine to the bottle. Skilled in making and creating unique wines, for the tastes of our wine lovers, recognized with numerous medals in important wine competitions.
Sashko Atanasov
Hospitality and Promotion Manager
“For me, the most beautiful wine is sometimes young, sometimes old, it can be white, it can be red… The most important thing is that it is well matched with the flavors of the food, good company and positive energy“
With a wealth of experience spanning 15 years in the dynamic world of hospitality, including restaurant and hotel management, his expertise reaches the pinnacle in the field of wine tourism. It all started after he finished his studies at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality in Ohrid in 2006. He started his career in a hotel in his native Kavadarci, where he initially experienced enogastronomy, laying the foundation for his journey to various leadership positions in travel agencies and hotels. His dedication to wine tourism brings him to Stobi Winery, and from 2019 he becomes part of the team at Chateau Sopot, responsible for the hospitality sector and promotion. He holds a WSET 3 certificate, confirming his expertise and dedication.
A conductor of flavors and hospitality, who orchestrates the perfect symphony of wine and food, turning moments into memories and your visit an extraordinary experience.
Nikolina Vasilev
Chef
From Veles, the desire for gastronomy brought her to the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality in Ohrid, where she finished her degree in gastronomy. The end of studies is the beginning of gaining gastronomic experience in restaurants in the Balkans and Europe. Proven in unforgettable gastronomic experiences, dedicated to excellence in every aspect of the culinary arts, from the selection of ingredients to presentation. At Chateau Sopot, responsible for the perfection of the kitchen, for the understanding of aromas and flavors, for the search for new gastronomic achievements and recipes, which create harmony with the wines.
Zdenka Videnova
Manager of Sales
Dominating the game with style and self-confidence. From 2009 to 2020, she was a prominent figure in the marketing scene as a manager in a production house. But prior to that, she has earned titles as the national champion of Macedonia in tennis across various age groups, proving her strong competitive spirit.
In Chateau Sopot since 2020, she has been focusing on sales development, especially in the HoReCa sector. Expands sales, surpassing boundaries.
She conquers sales with passion and speed. She holds a WSET 2 certification and has a university education from Virginia Tech, Virginia, USA.
A sales expert who is also a tennis maestro
Brand Book
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Social Responsibility
We at Chateau Sopot believe in environmental responsibility, in the importance of preserving and improving the land. It means adhering to sustainable practices that are environmentally sound, economically viable and socially just. It includes a focus on sustainability such as abandoning the use of herbicides, with rational use of water, we have created our own eco-zone for recycling, and soon we will start using solar energy for our own needs. Sustainability also includes a long-term direction towards cultivating macedonian indigenous grape varieties and using traditional techniques.
Chateau Sopot is dedicated to our employees and the community. The winery puts safety first. We are committed to promoting a sense of teamwork throughout the winery, shared pride, enjoyment, personal responsibility and commitment to mutual success at work. We provide opportunities and invest in education, but also team building events. We support diversity, equality and inclusion.
Chateau Sopot primarily supports the local community, Veles. In Veles, but also in other places, Chateau Sopot supports cultural and sports activities. For example, Chateau Sopot is a supporter of the Racin meetings and the Veles MTB tour.
Testimonials
Тhey said about us…
Vivino reviews
Annie Wies Van Oosten
Dark ruby red. Lots of red fruit on the nose. Round in the mouth, juice, red fruit, spicy, round tannins. Long finish with a sweet spiciness. Beautiful wine!
Frequently Asked Questions
Location
GPS location: 41.77768023969936, 21.741003065162488
Chateau Sopot with Vardar River in the center, railway Skopje-Thessaloniki on left, highway A1/E75 on the right.
Chateau Sopot is located on A1/E75 highway, with distances from:
– Skopje 47 km or 39 min via A1/E75
– Skopje Airport 30 km or 26 min via A1/E75
– Lake Mladost 2.1 km or 4 min via R1102
– Belgrade, Serbia, 443km or 4 hours and 20 minutes via A1/E75
– Thessaloniki, Greece 193 km or 2 h and 12 min via A1/E75
Access to Chateau Sopot
If you are coming from:
– Skopje on the A1/E75 highway, turn off at the Sopot toll exit, towards Lake Mladost, turn left before the underpass
– Gevgelija, take the A1/E75 highway, turn off at the exit before the Otovica toll road, towards Lake Mladost, go around the lake to Hotel Romantik, where you continue to the left towards the Skopje-Veles highway, cross an underpass and immediately turn right
– Veles via the regional road R1102, you pass by Lake Mladost, to the Hotel Romantik, where you continue to the left towards the Skopje-Veles highway, cross an underpass and immediately turn right