Skrapar Raki
Albania's most famous grape brandy
Skrapar, Berat County
Southern HighlandsÇorovodë
About
The Skrapar region, below Mount Tomorr, is renowned as Albania's finest producer of grape raki (brandy). Villages such as Zabërzan, Muzhakë and Vendreshë distil it from sun-ripened grapes using centuries-old techniques and traditional copper stills. Strong and aromatic, Skrapar raki is a point of regional pride and a staple of Albanian hospitality.
Practical info
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Typical visit
- 1–2.5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
Raki from the Skrapar region is widely regarded as Albania's finest grape raki, a centuries-old distilling tradition that locals proudly compare to fine cognac.