Domaine & Chateaux Lepovo Winery

[Dzuki]

Domaine Lepovo was founded in early 2025 by Svetozar Levovski, with longtime friend and winemaker Marijan Bozinovski taking on the role of director. Located in the quiet hills of Foster Valley, just outside San Fierro, the winery was created with a clear purpose: to share the tradition and soul of Tikves winemaking with a new and curious audience.

Svetozar grew up surrounded by vineyards in Macedonia. The wines of the Tikves region were part of everyday life, full of depth, strength, and history. After moving abroad and spending years working in the wine world, he saw a chance to build something that connected his roots with his future. He found that opportunity in San Andreas.

Foster Valley offered the right balance of climate, soil, and scenery. With its cool air from the nearby coast and its gently sloping terrain, it felt like the perfect place to grow bold, expressive wines. Together with Marijan, who brought decades of winemaking knowledge from both Macedonia and California, they began planting vines and building the estate from the ground up.

Domaine Lepovo focuses on native Balkan varietals like Vranec, Kratoshija, and Temjanika, alongside select international grapes. Every decision, from the vineyard to the cellar, is made with care and purpose. The wines are produced in small batches to preserve character and reflect the land they come from.

But this winery is about more than just the wine. It is about heritage, memory, and sharing a story. The name Lepovo comes from a village near the Tikves region where Svetozar's grandparents once made wine by hand. In many ways, this project is a continuation of that family tradition, reimagined in a new landscape.

Domaine Lepovo was built to open a door between two worlds. It is a place where the history of the Balkans meets the energy of San Andreas. Through each bottle, the winery invites people to discover the flavors, textures, and spirit of a region that is still largely unknown to many wine lovers.

From the first vine planted to the first bottle poured, the vision has remained the same: to honor where we come from, embrace where we are, and create wines that speak for themselves.

Every bottle of wine you’ve ever had began with grapes growing under the sun. Months of sun, rain, wind, and waiting. The vines are watched closely. Winemakers walk through the rows every day near harvest, tasting the grapes, testing the sugar, waiting for the moment when they’re just right. Not too sweet, not too sour. Just ready.

When that moment comes, the vineyard comes alive. If it’s a small winery, it’s often done by hand. Crews head out early, sometimes before sunrise, clipping bunches and dropping them gently into bins. In bigger operations, large harvesters do the job in a fraction of the time. Either way, the grapes are rushed straight to the winery.

Once they arrive, the grapes are sorted. Nobody wants leaves, rotten berries, or stems ending up in the wine. For white wines, the grapes are pressed right away to separate the juice from the skins. The juice goes into a big tank, and the skins are discarded. For red wines, it’s different. They crush the grapes and let the juice sit with the skins for a while. That’s how red wine gets its color and those bold, rich flavors.

The juice, now called must, goes into fermentation tanks. This is where the magic happens. Yeast, either natural or added, gets to work eating the sugar in the juice and turning it into alcohol. The tanks bubble and hiss as fermentation kicks off. The whole winery smells amazing. Like fresh fruit, warm bread, and something alive.

For red wine, there’s this thick layer of grape skins that floats to the top during fermentation. Winemakers have to mix it back in every day, either by punching it down or pumping the juice over the top. It's messy, hands-on work, but it's key to getting color, texture, and flavor.

After a week or two, fermentation slows down, and the wine is ready to be pressed. The liquid gets separated from the solids, and what comes out finally starts to look and smell like real wine.

From there, some wines go through another process called malolactic fermentation, where the sharp, green-apple acidity turns smooth and buttery. A lot of reds go through it, and some whites too, like Chardonnay.

Now comes the waiting game. Aging. Some wines are aged in stainless steel tanks to keep them crisp and clean. Others go into oak barrels, which give the wine extra flavors like vanilla, spice, smoke, and toast. The barrel room is quiet, cool, and smells like wood and wine. Months go by. Sometimes years.

During aging, winemakers taste constantly. They might decide to blend different barrels together, or mix in another grape variety to balance things out. Wine isn’t just chemistry. It’s instinct, experience, and gut feeling.

When the wine is finally ready, it’s filtered, bottled, labeled, and packed. Bottles go out to stores, restaurants, or directly to people who’ve been waiting for that vintage to be released.

Then one day, someone opens a bottle. Maybe it’s a special dinner. Or just a Tuesday night. They pour a glass, take a sip, and in that moment, they’re tasting everything. The vineyard. The weather that year. The decisions the winemaker made. The hours of labor nobody ever sees.

That’s the real story of wine. Not just the process. It’s the people, the place, and the time it all came together.

Edited 1 hour ago by Dzuki

[Dzuki]

While Domaine Lepovo is proudly establishing its vineyard and winery in Foster Valley, San Fierro, Svetozar Levovski and Marijan Bozinovski maintain strong ties to their roots in the Tikves wine region of Macedonia. Recognized as one of the oldest and most respected wine regions in the Balkans, Tikves is famous for its unique native grape varieties and centuries-old winemaking traditions. To honor this heritage, Domaine Lepovo produces a select line of premium wines directly from Tikves vineyards, carefully crafted to be exported and introduced to the growing wine market in Los Santos.

Core Products from Tikves

1. Vranec
   Domaine Lepovo’s flagship red, Vranec is a bold, full-bodied wine with deep ruby color and complex aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, and subtle spices. This native Macedonian grape variety thrives in the warm Tikves climate, producing wines that balance ripe fruit with firm tannins and vibrant acidity. The Vranec is aged in French oak barrels to add structure and depth, resulting in a rich yet elegant wine that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses. It’s the ideal choice for wine lovers in Los Santos looking for something new yet approachable.

2. Kratoshija
   Less known outside the Balkans, Kratoshija is an indigenous red grape variety related to Zinfandel. Domaine Lepovo’s Kratoshija offers a medium-bodied wine with bright red fruit flavors like raspberry and red plum, accompanied by earthy notes and a touch of pepper. It is fresh and lively, with smooth tannins, making it a great wine to enjoy on its own or with lighter dishes like roasted chicken or Mediterranean-style tapas. This variety adds an exciting dimension to Los Santos’ wine scene, showcasing the diversity of Macedonian viticulture.

3. Temjanika
   On the white wine side, Temjanika is a star. A native aromatic grape closely related to Muscat, it produces intensely fragrant wines bursting with floral notes, citrus, and tropical fruits. Domaine Lepovo’s Temjanika is bright and refreshing with a balanced acidity that makes it a perfect companion for seafood, salads, and spicy cuisine. This crisp white wine is designed to appeal to adventurous drinkers in Los Santos who appreciate expressive, aromatic whites that stand out from the crowd.

4. Smederevka
   Another traditional white variety from Tikves, Smederevka is light and easy-drinking, with flavors of green apple, pear, and fresh herbs. Domaine Lepovo’s Smederevka is crafted for everyday enjoyment and pairs well with casual meals or as an aperitif. Its crispness and gentle minerality bring a taste of Macedonian countryside to Los Santos dining tables.

5. Merlot — Smooth, Rich, and Approachable

   Domaine Lepovo’s Merlot from Tikves offers a beautifully balanced wine that combines ripe fruitiness with elegant structure. Grown in the warm climate and mineral-rich soils of the Tikves valley, the Merlot grapes develop rich flavors of blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, layered with subtle hints of cocoa and vanilla from careful oak aging.

   The winemaking process emphasizes gentle extraction to keep the tannins soft and approachable, resulting in a medium-bodied wine with smooth mouthfeel and a lingering finish. This Merlot pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, pasta dishes, and mild cheeses, making it a versatile choice for Los Santos consumers seeking a familiar yet refined red wine with a distinctive regional character.

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   Chardonnay — Crisp, Vibrant, and Expressive

   Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular white grape varieties, and Domaine Lepovo’s expression from the Tikves vineyards offers a fresh, vibrant take that captures both the purity of the fruit and the subtle influence of the terroir.

   Harvested at optimal ripeness, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel to preserve bright citrus, green apple, and tropical fruit aromas. A portion of the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels, adding complexity with notes of vanilla, toast, and a creamy texture. The result is a well-rounded Chardonnay that balances crisp acidity with richness, perfect for pairing with seafood, poultry, and soft cheeses.

   For wine lovers in Los Santos, this Chardonnay offers both elegance and approachability, bridging Old World freshness with New World vibrancy.

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   Cabernet Sauvignon — Bold, Structured, and Distinctive

   Cabernet Sauvignon from Domaine Lepovo’s Tikves vineyards delivers a full-bodied wine that highlights the grape’s classic traits while reflecting the unique characteristics of the Macedonian terroir.

   The wine showcases aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, and dark plum, complemented by subtle hints of cedar, tobacco, and spice from aging in French oak barrels. The tannins are firm yet refined, providing structure and aging potential, while the acidity keeps the wine fresh and lively.

   This Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted for those in Los Santos who appreciate a powerful, complex red wine with depth and elegance. It pairs beautifully with red meats, game, and hearty dishes, offering a taste of Tikves that stands proudly alongside the best international Cabernets.

[Dzuki]

Chardonnay - Special from Domaine Lepovo

 

 

Grand Cuvee - Special wine from Domaine Lepovo

Edited Tuesday at 07:06 PM by Dzuki

[sh0rk]

[Dzuki]

[husoparac11]

Epa to je to. Good luck with it boys, looks clean and hella interesting.

[Dzuki]

Edited Wednesday at 09:44 PM by Dzuki

[Dzuki]

Reserved.

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[Karelia]

This looks great and what a genuine idea. Will follow this with interest! 

[Dzuki]

Edited 2 hours ago by Dzuki

[sh0rk]

[Dzuki]

Lepovo Winery is now open for recruitment. We are looking for dedicated and creative individuals to join our legal faction in Los Santos Roleplay. Our focus is on high-quality roleplay centered around wine production, vineyard management, logistics, and business operations.

Whether you are interested in agricultural work, running a business, transporting goods, or simply contributing to a grounded legal roleplay environment, there is a place for you here. We offer an opportunity to be part of an immersive and expanding storyline with room for personal growth and character development.

If you are interested in joining or learning more, feel free to contact @Dzuki or  @sh0rk via forum message. We look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Edited 1 hour ago by Dzuki