Kantina Zika
Derveni e Kuqe
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Sangiovese
This wine has a clear violet hue and offers fresh aromas of wild cherries and mountain cranberries. The taste is full-bodied, well-balanced and lingers in the mouth for a long time. A wine for those who appreciate a flavorful wine. Excellent with spicy charcuterie, flavorful pasta dishes, grilled or oven-roasted meat and aged cheeses.
Year
Serve at
Alcohol
Location
2020
18 °C
14%
Tepelenë
Derveni n. 1
Montepulciano, Merlot & Serina e Zeze
A full-bodied and characterful wine with a deep blood red color and an elegant tone of orange. The taste is rich and nuanced with hints of overripe fruits, dark chocolate, black pepper, vanilla and coffee, a taste experience beyond the ordinary. A perfect choice for hearty meat dishes such as oven-roasted or grilled lamb or beef, flavorful pasta dishes with meat-based sauces and well-aged cheeses.
Year
Serve at
Alcohol
Location
2021
18 °C
13%
Tepelenë
Derveni e Bardhe
Vit Puls & Chardonnay
An elegant straw yellow wine with a warm, inviting character. The aroma offers a harmonious combination of fruity and floral notes, while the taste is full-bodied and well-balanced. Perfect with fish dishes, light meat or mild and creamy cheeses, an excellent choice for both everyday and festive occasions.
Year
Serve at
Alcohol
Location
2024
12 °C
13.5%
Tepelenë
Our Heritage
Kantina Zika is not just a wine producer it is a story of passion, terroir, and tradition, rooted in the untouched nature surrounding the Vjosa River in southern Albania.
Here in the Tepelenë region, the warmth of the sun, mineral-rich soil, and Mediterranean influences come together to create a wine that carries the soul of its place in every sip.
For those seeking something beyond the ordinary, Kantina Zika is a remarkable discovery. With a unique blend of international grape varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, combined with the local rarity Serina e Zezë, their flagship wine ”Derveni No 1” offers a deep, complex flavor profile filled with rich dark fruit, subtle salinity, and elegant structure.
These wines are crafted for those who value quality with a story. Perfectly paired with bold dishes such as grilled meats, game, or aged cheeses, they also stand strong on their own. Each bottle is a reflection of the new Albanian wine revolution where craftsmanship, identity, and a spirit of discovery take center stage.
When you choose Kantina Zika, you’re choosing more than just a wine you’re choosing an experience that evokes mountain slopes, tradition, and a forward-looking vision in one of Europe’s most underrated wine countries, despite centuries of winemaking heritage.
Location
Bylysh, Tepelenë- Albania
Founded
2010 by Zika Family