Pelagonija Polog

Pelagonija-Polog is North Macedonia's western wine region, spread across the country's south and southwest. Its elevated vineyards sit on plateaus and small mountains, where cold, humid winters give way to hot, dry summers. Six districts grow both local and international red and white grapes.

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Atlas locationPelagonija Polog · North Macedonia41.13° N · 20.79° EOpen in Atlas

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Pelagonija-Polog's vineyards lie on plateaus and small mountains between 600 and 680 metres. The high-mountain climate brings cold, humid winters and hot, dry summers, with an average of 87 days above 25°C and 570 to 700 millimetres of annual rain. Brown soil is most common, with vertisol, tchernozem and cinnamon soils in some areas. The region's six wine districts are Prilep, Bitola, Prespa, Ohrid, Kichevo and Tetovo. Red grapes include Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Prokupec and Vranec. Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zhilavka and Smederevka are grown for white wines.

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