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The Albanian winegrowing area of Shkoder extends across the Zadrima plain and foothills towards the inland Mirdita hills. The local red grape Kallmet makes light-ruby wines with high acidity and cherry and pomegranate flavours. Merlot is also grown.

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Atlas locationShkoder · Albania42.14° N · 19.50° EOpen in Atlas

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Shkoder's wine country spans the Zadrima plain, foothills and the Albanian Alps, including Shkodra-Lezha and the inland hills of Mirdita. Its Mediterranean climate brings rain and wind, with annual rainfall of about 2500 mm. The native red grape Kallmet makes light-ruby wines with high acidity and cherry and pomegranate flavours. Merlot is another variety grown here.

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