Lazar Winery

What Lazar Winery does

Lazar Winery is a privately held, founder-led Macedonian winery established in 2001 by Lazar Ristov, operating from a single estate in Stobi within the Tikveš wine region of North Macedonia. The company produces a portfolio of more than 20 wines across still (white, rosé, red), sparkling (Charmat method Pearl series), and specialty categories (–8 Ice Wine from Chardonnay, Orange/Amber wine via skin-contact maceration), drawing on both indigenous Macedonian varieties (Temjanika, Kratošija, Smederevka, Graševina) and international grapes (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Gewürztraminer). Winemaking relies on conventional techniques including stainless steel fermentation for freshness and oak barrel aging for premium expressions.

Name

Lazar Winery

Legal name

Lazar Winery

Website

https://lazarwinery.mk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG), Wine Bars (THAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Estate wine production
• Wine tourism hospitality
• Boutique vineyard hotel
• Indigenous grape varieties
• Sparkling wine production

Headquarters

HQ city

Stobi

HQ country

North Macedonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer online wine shop selling still wines, sparkling wines, rosé, and dessert wines. Payment via Cash on Delivery within North Macedonia. International EU sales through distributor Makedonske Delicije. Products include entry-level wines (Graševina, Temjanika), premium Allure and Erigon series, and specialty items like ice wine and orange wine.
2. Restaurant (Wine & Dine): On-site restaurant offering seasonal cuisine paired with Lazar wines. Features set tasting packages and à la carte menu. Dining experiences include vineyard views and sommelier wine pairings.
3. Boutique Hotel: Boutique hotel with apartments overlooking the vineyards. Offers overnight accommodation for wine country getaways. Amenities include free WiFi, wine tastings for guests, on-site restaurant, free parking, and EV charging.
4. Events & Weddings: Hosting of weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events. Estate provides indoor and outdoor event spaces with custom menus and professional sommelier wine pairings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lazar Winery produces and sells premium estate wines from its vineyards in the Tikveš wine region of North Macedonia, including still wines (white, rosé, red), Charmat-method sparkling wines, dessert wines such as Ice Wine, and amber/orange wines crafted through traditional skin-contact methods. The estate operates an integrated wine-country destination combining the winery with a boutique hotel, the Wine & Dine restaurant, wine tasting and tourism experiences, and wedding/event hosting, distributing wines directly to consumers through its own e-commerce shop, on-site sales, and EU distribution partnerships.

Product overview

Lazar Winery is a premium Macedonian winery and wine-country hospitality destination offering a diversified portfolio of estate wines complemented by boutique hospitality services. The product portfolio spans over 20 distinct wine products organized across multiple sub-brands: the premium Allure collection (Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, Minerva, Grand Cuvée), the Erigon premium line (Cuvée, Kratošija, White Cuvee), the Pearl sparkling series (Sparkling Brut, Sparkling Brut Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Rosé), and single-varietal wines (Temjanika, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Graševina, Fortuna Rosé), plus specialty wines (Orange Wine, -8 Ice Wine, Via Sacra White Cuvée). The winery's hospitality division encompasses a boutique hotel with vineyard views, the Wine & Dine restaurant with chef-curated seasonal cuisine and sommelier pairings, and wedding/event hosting services. The business model integrates wine production with direct-to-consumer e-commerce, wine tourism experiences, and estate-based hospitality, creating a unified wine-country destination centered on the Tikveš wine region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wine & Dine: The winery's on-site restaurant offering seasonal cuisine paired with Lazar wines, led by one of Macedonia's finest chefs with sommelier wine pairings.
• Lazar Winery Hotel

Products and services

• Allure Gewürztraminer Premium dry white wine from 100% Gewürztraminer grapes crafted in the Tikveš Wine Region. Intensely aromatic with opulent scents of lychee, white rose, and ginger spice, and a luxuriously smooth texture. Targeted at wine enthusiasts seeking aromatic premium white wines.
• Allure Minerva Premium dry white wine from 100% Chardonnay, barrel-fermented and oak-aged for over 8 months in selected high-quality oak casks. Creamy texture with ripe tropical fruit, buttery brioche, and vanilla spice. Targeted at wine enthusiasts seeking oak-aged premium Chardonnays.
• Allure Grand Cuvée Premium dry white blend of 80% barrel-aged Chardonnay and 20% stainless-steel Malvasia. Combines rich vanilla spice and creamy lees texture with Malvasia's crisp freshness. Targeted at wine enthusiasts seeking premium cuvée blends.
• Allure Pinot Noir Premium dry red wine from 100% Pinot Noir aged for at least 8 months in select oak barrels. Bouquet of bright red cherry, wild raspberry, and delicate vanilla spice with a silky smooth texture. Targeted at premium red-wine buyers.
• Erigon Cuvée Premium dry red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (30%), and Syrah (20%) aged over 12 months in oak barrels. Rich aromas of blackcurrant, plum, espresso, and sweet spice. Targeted at premium red-blend buyers.
• Erigon Kratošija Premium dry red wine from 100% Kratošija, an indigenous Macedonian variety (Primitivo style). Aged at least 12 months in oak barrels with bold yet elegant ripe blackberry and dried plum aromas. Targeted at buyers interested in indigenous Macedonian red varieties.
• Erigon White Cuvee Dry white blend of Chardonnay (50%), Graševina (35%), and Traminec (15%). Light lemon color with green reflections and aromas of stone fruits, lemon, lime, and apple. Targeted at buyers seeking approachable blended white wines.
• Temjanika Dry white wine from 100% Temjanika (Muscat Blanc) grapes crafted entirely in stainless steel. Intensely aromatic with vibrant scents of elderflower, white peach, and wild basil. Targeted at fans of aromatic indigenous Macedonian whites.
• Sauvignon Blanc Dry white wine from 100% Sauvignon Blanc crafted in a vibrant tropical style with passion fruit, mango, and ripe citrus aromas and a crisp, beautifully textured finish. Targeted at fans of aromatic international whites.
• Pinot Grigio Dry white wine from 100% Pinot Grigio crafted in stainless steel to preserve clean vitality. Sunny terroir shapes riper aromas of juicy pear, yellow peach, and white flowers. Targeted at buyers seeking fresh, food-friendly whites.
• Pinot Noir Dry red wine from 100% Pinot Noir with deeper ruby hue and delicate elegant structure. Ripe aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and subtle sweet spice with silky smooth texture. Targeted at fans of elegant varietal reds.
• Shiraz Premium dry red wine from 100% Shiraz aged 15 months in oak. Bold, opulent style with intense aromas of ripe blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, and cracked black pepper. Targeted at buyers of full-bodied premium reds.
• Fortuna Rosé Premium dry rosé from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon crafted in classic Provence style. Pale-salmon hue with elegant aromas of red currant, wild strawberry, and wet stone; perfectly dry and refreshing. Targeted at rosé enthusiasts.
• Graševina Dry white wine from 100% Graševina (Laški Rizling) crafted exclusively in stainless steel tanks. Bright and crispy with lively aromas of green apple, citrus, and white peach. Targeted at buyers seeking fresh indigenous-style whites.
• Via Sacra White Cuvee Dry white cuvée of Chardonnay, Graševina, and Traminer. Light yellow with green reflections and aromas of citrus, green apple, stone fruits, and white flowers. Targeted at buyers seeking everyday-quality blended whites.
• Orange Wine Premium amber/orange wine made from Smederevka and Traminec using ancient skin-contact methods. Complex aromas of dried orange peel, honey, sweet spice, and wild herbs with a rich textured profile. Targeted at buyers seeking traditional-method amber wines.
• -8 Ice Wine Rare dessert wine from 100% Chardonnay grapes harvested at the freezing threshold on the high-altitude foothills of Kožuf mountain. Oak-fermented and aged for 36 months with 320g residual sugar; aromas of honey, apricot, walnut, and vanilla. Targeted at buyers of premium dessert wines.
• Pearl Sparkling Brut Premium sparkling wine made via Charmat method from Chardonnay with a touch of Traminer. Elegant fine bubbles with bright aromas of citrus, green apple, and subtle floral hints; refreshing and lively. Targeted at sparkling-wine buyers and celebratory occasions.
• Pearl Sparkling Brut Rosé Premium sparkling rosé blending Chardonnay (50%) and Pinot Noir (50%) via Charmat method. Fine persistent bubbles with charming aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, and delicate floral hints. Targeted at sparkling-rosé buyers and celebrations.
• Pearl Blanc de Blancs Premium sparkling wine from 100% Chardonnay via Charmat method with extended lees aging. Fine creamy bubbles with rich aromas of yellow apple, citrus, toasted brioche, and hazelnut. Targeted at premium sparkling-wine buyers.
• Pearl Blanc de Rosé Artisanal sparkling wine from Chardonnay (50%) and Pinot Noir (50%) via Charmat method with extended lees aging. Creamy bubbles with a complex bouquet of wild strawberry, toasted brioche, red currant, and pastry notes. Targeted at artisanal sparkling-wine buyers.
• Lazar Winery Hotel Boutique hotel on the Lazar Winery estate offering thoughtfully designed rooms overlooking vineyards. Amenities include free WiFi, wine tastings for guests, on-site restaurant, free parking, and EV charging; located near the E-75 highway in the Tikveš wine region. Targeted at wine-country travelers seeking immersive vineyard stays.
• Wine & Dine Restaurant On-site seasonal-cuisine restaurant at Lazar Winery, led by one of Macedonia's finest chefs, pairing dishes with estate wines in a refined vineyard-inspired atmosphere. Offers set tasting packages, à la carte menu, and sommelier wine pairings. Targeted at diners and culinary travelers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Walk-in tastings available daily 7:30-22:00

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• Atlantic GroupnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 February 2026Atlantic Group hosted a special wine event in Zagreb where Lazar Winery presented their wines to the Atlantic Group team. The event featured wine-by-wine presentations sharing stories, passion, and philosophy behind each bottle. The Atlantic Group team showed genuine interest in the winemaking process.
• Makedonske DelicijecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEU distribution partnership for international customers outside North Macedonia. Customers within the EU can order Lazar Winery products through the Makedonske Delicije online store (makedonske-delicije.com), filtered by vendor 'Lazar'.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wente Vineyards: Established California winery with a long-standing integrated wine tourism, restaurant, and event venue model. Comparable as a benchmark for how the integrated estate/tourism model can scale, even though geographic and scale context differ materially from Lazar.

Direct peers

• Château Kamnik: Premium Macedonian winery producing international and indigenous varieties in the Tikveš region with a hospitality and event venue on-site. Comparable in premium positioning, integrated estate experience, and export focus.
• Bovin Winery: North Macedonian boutique winery producing premium wines with on-site tasting and dining. Comparable as a small-scale premium competitor pursuing similar indigenous-variety and wine tourism positioning.
• Stobi Winery: Macedonian winery located near the ancient site of Stobi — the same region where Lazar is based — producing still and sparkling wines with on-site tourism facilities. Direct peer in geography, portfolio mix, and DTC + tourism GTM.
• Tikveš Winery: Largest winery in North Macedonia, also based in the Tikveš region, producing a wide range of wines from indigenous and international varieties. Directly comparable as the leading domestic competitor for vineyard location, regional positioning, and export ambitions.
• Popova Kula Winery: Macedonian boutique winery in Demir Kapija with a wine cellar, restaurant, and accommodation — closely mirrors Lazar's integrated winery-restaurant-hotel tourism model and premium positioning.
• Domaine Lepovo Winery: Boutique Macedonian winery in the Tikveš region focused on premium estate wines. Comparable in scale, regional positioning, and emphasis on terroir-driven premium offerings.
• Familija Burt wineries: Macedonian family-owned winery group producing premium wines from Tikveš vineyards. Comparable in family-led ownership, premium tier positioning, and regional focus.

Regional players

• Krauthaker Winery: Croatian boutique winery in Slavonia known for indigenous and international varieties. Comparable as a regional Central European boutique producer focused on premium quality and select export markets.
• Vina Volar (Badel 1862): Croatian winery offering estate wines with tourism experiences. Comparable as a regional Balkan/Central European peer pursuing integrated wine tourism and DTC in the same broader Central European export market where Lazar has Atlantic Group ties.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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