“ARBËR WINERY” RRESHEN

Albania has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in Europe, dating back to the Bronze Age. During the Roman and Byzantine periods, wine production in the country increased significantly, although under Ottoman rule there was a decline in production. During the communist dictatorship, there were several wineries and wineries that were managed only by the state (not private owners).

The most common autochthonous Albanian grape varieties are: Kallmeti, Shesh, Debin, Vranac and Vlosh.

In Mirdita, grape vines are cultivated in the mountainous terrain of this area, mainly in the area of ​​Bukëmira and in some small areas away from the industrial area of ​​Rubiku, which provide a suitable environment for the development of grapes, soil rich in minerals, hills with north-south extension that enable soil drainage as well as the appropriate temperature amplitude.

The grape vines are spread on the mountain terraces and in the sloping fields, which help in the drainage of the water and in the retention of the solar rays, which contribute to the increase in the quality of the grapes.

The Arbri winery is known for its wine production in the Mirdita area. It is located in the village of Gziq, which is located at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level and extends over an area of ​​100ha. Arber Winery  specializes in the production of high-quality red Kallmet and white Shesh wine. A part of the winery's production is also occupied by traditional rakia as well as a recently experimented spumante. 

Arbri Winery uses traditional winemaking methods and combines this knowledge with modern technology to ensure an excellent product. She has a considerable amount of land cultivated with grapes, which she plants in favorable areas of Mirdita for grape cultivation. 

The wines produced by the Arbri winery often come from different varieties of grapes grown locally. The most popular products of the Arbri winery are Kallmeti (red wine) and Verë Arbri Gëziq (white wine). These wines are known for their smooth taste and rich aroma.

Arber Winery  has won great critical acclaim and has won several awards at wine festivals and competitions, as a testament to the quality of its products. It also welcomes visitors and tourists who wish to enjoy wine tasting and explore the natural beauty of the Mirdita area.

Arber Winery , based on the tradition and natural wealth of Mirdita, contributes to the promotion of wine culture in Albania and presents an interesting alternative for tourists who wish to explore summer journeys in this beautiful area of ​​the country.

In order to further enrich the tourist offer in this area of ​​Mirdita, the Arbri winery wants to expand the services of tasting and offering local products directly to the winery for any visitor who wants to be part of this experience as well as to cooperate with any local or international operator. to promote products of Mirdita .