Today, two-thirds of grape vines in Macedonia are cultivated for wine production, with 38% of these plantings used for red wine production and 62% for white wines. The total annual grape production in Macedonia averages 240,000 tons.
The current structure of the grape varieties planted in Macedonia was influenced by the outbreak of Phylloxera at the beginning of the twentieth century. Many vineyards were uprooted and remained permanently out of production. Some were later replanted with local grape varieties, and the majority were converted to French, German and Austrian Vinifera varieties that were already well-known in other parts of Eastern Europe.
Today, there are predominantly 20 different grape varieties grown in Macedonia. The local Smederevka and Vranec comprise 80% of the total grape production. As wine consumers' preferences change globally, Macedonia is trying to keep pace with current trends and is adjusting its vine varieties accordingly.
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