I was born in 1969 in Macedonia, a biblical land where wine has been cherished for more than 3,000 years.
With Croatian roots—another proud wine country—wine has always been part of my history, my present, and my future. It is my world, my oyster, the place where I was born and most likely where I will die.
My true love for wine began not simply through more than twenty years in the wine and spirits business, but thanks to my WSET mentor, Mr. Maurizio Colia from Tuscany. His passionate way of speaking about wine and its many styles filled my ears—and my heart—with inspiration, and I knew I had to continue my education further.
The next step took me to Bordeaux, the heart of French gastronomy and wine. There, under the guidance of Ms. Fanny Darrieussecq, I discovered the finesse of terroirs and the beauty of wine’s diversity. With her mentorship, there was no turning back—I set my sights on completing my WSET Diploma, which became my three-year wine adventure in London under the renowned UK education system.​
Today, I live in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, where I wear many hats in the world of wine:
PRESIDENT of
MACEDONIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOMMELIERS - MASOM
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As President of MASOM, I guide the Association through three core activities:
  • Sommelier Education: Developing highly skilled staff in the hospitality sector and fostering a growing community of wine enthusiasts.
  • Wine Events: Shaping the domestic wine scene through engaging enogastronomic experiences.
  • Wine Projects: Promoting North Macedonia as a distinguished wine region on the international stage.
​WSET EDUCATOR
As an Associate for Wine Education at Tikves winery, I lead and teach at Wine Educator school, the winery’s dedicated educational body. I also serve as a consultant for wine marketing within the winery.
The school follows the official  WSET - Wine & Spirits Educational Trust - UK curriculum, offering nearly 30 wine courses annually. These courses attract a wide range of participants, including winery employees and external candidates, fostering a strong culture of wine knowledge and expertise.
WINE PORTAL EDITOR ​
www.terroir.mk                                                                                WINE REVIEWS & NEWS
As Editor of terroir.mk, I oversee the publication’s content, curating stories that celebrate wine, terroir, and gastronomy. I focus on bringing insightful, high-quality coverage of both local and international wine scenes, sharing knowledge, trends, and expert perspectives with a diverse audience of wine enthusiasts and professionals.
WINES & SPIRITS JUDGE 

As a wine & spirits judge, I evaluate a wide range of wines in both national and international competitions, with a particular focus on merit-based tastings that highlight quality, style, and expression of terroir. This role allows me to engage deeply with the diversity of wines, providing critical assessments that support producers, guide consumers, and help elevate standards across the industry.
And many more
MEMBER OF WINE ASSOCIATIONS
European Wine Knights
Association Balkan Wines