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