5 October was “World Vranec Day”, a red grape variety emblematic of North Macedonia and the Balkan region. The day was marked by a wine fair and an exceptional concert at the Skopje Opera House, organised by the Association of the “Wines of Macedonia”, the professional organisation of winegrowers in North Macedonia. Numerous Macedonian personalities and members of the diplomatic corps attended the event, which was honoured by the presence of Mrs Gordana Siljanovska-Dakova, President of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Click here for the presentation of the “Vranec world day”.
The event gave the opportunity to present the F.I.C.B. Diploma of Honour awarded to Mr Svetozar Janevski, president of The Tikvesh Winery, the largest vineyard in Macedonia, with almost 1500 hectares of vines, founded in 1885.
Mr. Janevski is also the owner of several other Macedonian wineries and of Château de Gourdon in the renowned Côtes du Rhône region of France. His remarkable contributions to the advancement of viticulture not only uplifted the wine industry in Macedonia but also enhanced the reputation of winegrowing across the Balkans. His achievements exemplify a notable professional journey with international recognition.
Click here for M. Janevski’s biography
Click here for Tikvesh vineyards
The award of our Diploma of Honour had been proposed by the Macedonian Consulate of the Ordo Equestris Vini Europae and was presented to Mr. Janevski by our President, Alan Bryden, on behalf of the F.I.C.B. Board of administration, together with Dimitar Bozadiev, Proconsul of this brotherhood and a member of the Board of F.I.C.B.
Mr Janevski joins the ranks of internationally recognised figures from the world of wine, recipients of the F.I.C.B. Diploma of Honour, who have been honoured by our Federation for their achievements and their support of the values of our wine brotherhoods.
Click here to get a brochure on the recipients of the F.I.C.B. Diploma of Honour.
