KANTINA KORÇA 2000
Read moreFounded in 2000, this winery is the largest in the region. The owner, Menelaos Lëmi, buys his grapes from local winegrowers and produces the Menea line: red wines made from merlot, cabernet sauvignon and mavrud (originally from Bulgarian Thrace), white riesling, rosé, not forgetting of course the typical rakis made from serina (a local variety derived from blaufränkisch), perle (a German variety) and fruit (apple or quince). Visits and tastings by appointment only.
BIRRA KORÇA
Read moreAlbania's second-largest industrial brewery has a pleasant restaurant here, with a charming terrace. The menu features mainly grilled meats and salads, and of course beer. During the week, free tours of the facilities are offered during the day. Founded by Venetian Umberto Uberti in 1928, the brewery is now owned by Albanian businessman Irfan Hysenbelliu. The brewery produces five beers and organizes the Korça Beer Fest, Albania's biggest festive event, in mid-August.