Where we have been, where we are going.
Ancient soils rich in history with stories passed down through generations…
The Tikveš Region has been cultivated with grapevines since the 4th Century BC. The ancient soils that now form part of the MILEV plantations are rich in centuries of vine-growing and wine-making history. MILEV originally formed the vine-growing division of the Agricultural Group called Tikveš. With some of the oldest and largest vineyards, its sole purpose was to cultivate quality vines and fruit to maintain Yugoslavia’s wineries. Since 1999, we broke from this group to become proudly independent.
The Birthplace of Premium Macedonian Fruit…
In a time where big industry and the commercial production of bulk wine was the only focus, MILEV was progressively establishing a sustainable viticulture philosophy that puts the health of the vine first. Since independence, we built a new viticulture philosophy for Macedonia, focusing on sustainability, quality and respect for the ancient soils of the Tikveš Region.
Our job is to be custodian to the land, to acknowledge the people as the previous custodians with respect, and to look after the ancient soils that nurture our vines in this historic Tikveš Region. We believe this is the purest form of wine making with respect to place, on some of the oldest, most beautiful land the Balkans has to offer.
Where We Are Going
Despite the respect for the traditional winemaking practices that have been part of the MILEV story for decades, there have been amazing transformations over the years – winemakers have joined the extended family, styles have come and gone, and technology has brought about efficiency in the winery. But the MILEV goal has always been to grow healthy, exceptional Tikveš fruit and make classic wines in the Tikveš style.
MILEV will remain to be a progressive winery that will continue to be the leading provider of quality grapes and Macedonian wines in select markets around the world.
The wines we make will be just like us – progressive and fiercely independent.
Our wine comes from the heart of the land rather than the mind of the winemaker. The result? Exceptional fruit that consistently produces magnificent wines which intensely speak of the land from which it is made.
We are the proud past and exciting future of Macedonian wine.
Together with our Next Generation, we are creating our own vinous tales that will inspire our future storytelling.
Great Wines are made in the Vineyard.
Wine can only be as good as the grape.
Our approach in the vineyards is based on respect, integrity and knowledge.
We combine a deep understanding of our vineyards and a long history of growing fruit in the Tikveš Region, with dry farming and sustainable practices, to produce grapes that speak clearly of where they are grown.
We believe that each great wine should express their individual epitome of time, place and effort – bringing the vineyard to the bottle.
Viticulture
The secret of making great wine is great fruit - pure and simple.
Grown in the ancient soils of the Tikveš Region, our wine comes from the heart of the land rather than the mind of the winemaker.
Our approach in the vineyards is based on respect, integrity and knowledge. These values form the foundation of our viticulture philosophy and allows us to continually remain a leading voice in the Macedonian wine industry. It is our job to protect, nurture and respect the ancient soils on which our vines are grown because only healthy vines can make great wine.
Along with many patient hands, our soils and yields are carefully managed by viticulture technology. We implement modern innovation, using precision viticulture techniques, while balancing the entire process with human sense.
Our ongoing investment in precision viticulture technology allows us to map the finest parcels from our vineyards and even our best rows. By using this technology, coupled with our intimate understanding of our land, we’re able to unearth unbelievable micro-variations that go on to make magnificent wines.
Our deep connection and understanding of the vineyards is fostered by our incredible viticulture team. Led by Risto Milev, considered by many the father of the modern vine-growing in Macedonia, our dedicated team manage our vineyards 365-days a year with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Winemaking
We believe each great wine should be an individual expression of time, place and effort – bringing the vineyard to the bottle.
We combine a deep understanding of our Vineyards and a long history of growing fruit in the Tikveš Region with dry farming and sustainable practices, to produce grapes that speak intensely of where they are grown.
We harvest our grapes by hand and press them in the winery with no artificial additions at all. We believe this is the purest form of wine making with respect to place, on some of the oldest, most beautiful land the Balkans has to offer.
Our wines are made with the least intervention — but as much knowledge, confidence and expertise — as possible. We are not afraid to push the boundaries and experiment to improve the quality of our wines.
In the winery, we manage a careful balance of tradition and innovation; employing age-old techniques supported by modern advances.
We strive for our wines to express everything possible from the vineyard, vintage, region and winemaking culture behind it.
We make our wines to be delicious, savoury and perfect partners for food or special occasions. They have texture, interest and balance, and a bit of an edge.
Over 60 Years of Unrivalled Service & Expertise
Vineyard Management
Our management services can be specifically tailored to include a range of technical and operational services as required, ranging from pest and disease monitoring to yield estimation and so on.
Bulk Grapes
Grapes can be sourced from our own vineyards and from any growing region of North Macedonia, which ensures the perfect parcel can be found for any situation.
Private Label Wines
We deliver competitive prices, good quality wine and unrivalled service with our flexible private label solutions. We can also custom bottle, cans, bag-in-box, co-pack, artificially carbonate & bottle your still wine, design target branding and more.
Private Events
Whether you are organising client entertainment, a birthday party, team building or any other event, we can organise a memorable experience to suit your requirements.
