Winery · Fier

Apollonia

Ancient Greek colony (588 BCE) in Fier region where modern Albanica Wine, family-owned Prifti estate, produces wines honoring 2,600 years of viticulture heritage.

What to do there

TourApolloniaIn 44 BC an 18-year-old named Octavian was studying military strategy on this Albanian hilltop when news arrived: Julius Caesar had been stabbed 23 times in Rome, and Caesar's will had just made Octavian the heir to the Republic. Everyone told him to stay put. He didn't. He walked down this hill, crossed the Adriatic, and eventually became Augustus — the first Roman Emperor. The four Corinthian columns still standing at Apollonia's agora were already ancient when he made that decision. Come see what that looks like, at €5.50 entry.

Wineries nearby

Winery · Korçë Luani Winery Luani Winery, established 1960 and privatized 1993, showcases Berat's mountain views with wines including rare orange wine, exhibiting non-traditional varieties for Albanian terroir.