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Çobo Winery: A Taste of Albanian Tradition

Experience Albania's winemaking heritage at Çobo Winery, with tours and tastings of distinctive local wines near the historic city of Berat.

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Nestled in the hills near Berat, Çobo Winery offers a glimpse into Albania's rich winemaking heritage. Family-owned for generations, the winery produces distinctive wines using local grape varieties, providing tours and tastings in a traditionally-styled setting.

A brief summary to Çobo Winery

  • Monday 9 am-5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am-5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm
  • Friday 9 am-5:30 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm
  • Sunday 9 am-5:30 pm

Local tips

  • Book your tour and tasting in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability.
  • Combine your visit to Çobo Winery with a trip to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage city of Berat.
  • Ask about the seasonal festivals hosted at the winery, such as the Celebration of Early Leaves in April and the Harvest Festival in September.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    From Berat, Çobo Winery is approximately a 25-minute drive. Head north towards Ura Vajgurore. Once in Ura Vajgurore, follow signs for the winery. The entrance may appear as a residential driveway. Parking is available on-site. A taxi from Berat will cost approximately 1500-2500 Lekë.

  • Public Transport

    From Berat, take a bus towards Ura Vajgurore. Buses are frequent and cost around 150 Lekë. From the center of Ura Vajgurore, you can take a taxi to the winery for approximately 500-800 Lekë.

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Çobo Winery, located in Ura Vajgurore near the historic city of Berat, offers an authentic experience of Albanian winemaking. Situated at the foot of Mount Tomorr, the winery is surrounded by picturesque rolling hills and vineyards. The Çobo family has cultivated grapes and produced wine here for over a century, interrupted only by a period during the communist regime when private wine production was banned. The winery itself features a traditional Albanian architectural style, including a spacious 'kulla' (tower house) and a dedicated wine presentation room furnished in the Berat style. Visitors can tour the vineyards and production facilities, learning about the winemaking process from grape to bottle. The tour often includes stories of the Çobo family history and their dedication to preserving local wine traditions. The highlight of a visit to Çobo is undoubtedly the wine tasting. Guests can sample a variety of Çobo wines, including reds and whites made from indigenous Albanian grapes such as Shesh i Zi and Shesh i Bardhe. The tasting is often accompanied by local cheeses, olives, and homemade bread, providing a complete sensory experience of Albanian flavors. Çobo Winery also produces 'raki', a traditional Albanian spirit, and even a sparkling wine made using the traditional Champagne method. Çobo Winery is more than just a place to taste wine; it's a celebration of Albanian culture and family tradition. The Çobo family welcomes visitors with open arms, sharing their passion for winemaking and their commitment to quality. A visit here offers a unique opportunity to connect with the heart of Albanian hospitality and the flavors of its land.

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