Bulgarian Wine – Insights, Stories & News

VINICA Mavrud 2020 and Family Collection Mavrud 2020 reached the final of the Wine of the Year 2026 competition. We look back at the interest they attracted during Gastvrij Rotterdam and the official jury scores of 8.5 and 8+. Continue reading...

Another success for Bulgarian wine. Two Bulgarian wines from our portfolio have reached the final selection of the 38th Proefschrift Wine Competition 2026. Both VINICA Mavrud 2020 and Family Collection Mavrud 2020, from Zagreus Winery in the Thracian Lowlands, are among the finalists and are in the running for the title Wine of the Year 2026. Continue reading...

On Monday 19 September, the winners of the autumn edition of the 34th Proefschrift Wine Concourse, Amsterdam 2022, were announced. Two Bulgarian wines surprised again with excellent price-quality ratio, character and identity, reaching the final as Top nominations for Wine of the Year. Continue reading...

Plovdiv wins 4th place in the ranking 'European Best Destinations 2022' and takes 1st place in 3 categories.
The city ranks 1st in 'Best Wine Destinations in Europe', 'Best Cultural Destinations in Europe' and 'Best Romantic Destinations in Europe'. Continue reading...

Dedicated to one of the oldest and most distinctive Bulgarian grape varieties, the International Mavrud Day aims to introduce you to the world of Bulgarian wine, particularly from Mavrud, and pique your interest in and admiration for Bulgaria's viticulture and winemaking. It also aims to emphasize the remarkable harmony between tradition and innovation that drives modern Bulgarian winemaking, as well as showcase the quality and stylistic diversity of Bulgarian wines. Continue reading...

NOBILE Rubin awarded Silver Medal. Congratulations to Logodaj Winery for their professionalism and enthusiasm. Continue reading...

Bulgarian wine might not get the publicity that French and Italian vintages do, but it does have its fans. Among them was Winston Churchill, who was known to have an annual order of 500 liters of the Bulgaria’s Melnik wine made from its indigenous grape Broad Leaved Melnik. Continue reading...

Some dual feelings appear when it comes to Bulgarian wine. On one hand Bulgaria is one of the oldest wine producing countries with traditions, history, so many stories to tell and so many wines to share. But on the other hand, there are not that many wine lovers all over the world, who are aware of this fact, especially among the young generations.  Continue reading...

When we attend wine festivals, tastings and other wine events in Bulgaria, we often see stands featuring raspberry wine and raspberry wine blends. Many of the raspberry wines are 100% organic ... Continue reading...

It's the story of how scale transforms into quality. The Bulgarian wine scene has now shifted. Small boutique wineries are now building another image, reintroducing local varieties and championing Bulgaria’s indigenous grapes ... Continue reading...

Yes, we all love a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc or an excellent Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. But aren't curious to taste entirely new varietals with no preconceptions. Continue reading...

In Bulgaria February 14th isn’t Valentine’s Day, it’s St. Trifon’s Day. St. Trifon Zarezan is the patron saint of winegrowers and winemakers. Every year on February 14th Bulgarians pay homage to St. Trifon by partaking in wine festivities in villages, wineries and vineyards across the country. Continue reading...

Archaeological evidence indicates that people started making wine in Bulgarian lands as early as 1000 BC. These people were the ancient Thracians - Indo-European tribes, who inhabited the lands of modern-day Bulgaria. The Thracians worshipped wine as a divine drink and had their God of Wine Zagreus. Continue reading...

It was nicely busy again and sure a successful event. Bulwine participated at the Dutch Wine Festivals in Groesbeek. Beside wine lovers who knew us from previous editions, we reached a lot of new people there. And, of course, the surprise for them was even greater.  Continue reading...

All over the world people meet spring with joy and new hope, but it is only in Bulgaria where it is saved as an ancient custom. The name of this festive day is Baba Marta in Bulgarian and means “Grandma March”. If you are walking along the streets in Bulgaria on the 1st of March you will witness many smiling faces. But first of all your eyes will be captured by Martenitsa. Continue reading...

Bulgaria, a land with ancient culture, traditions, customs, history, myths and legends, all related to wine – the drink of the gods. A legend tells of Zagreus - a Thracian god of joy, wine and extasy, who is later known as Dionysus. Continue reading...

On February 14, along with the day of love, the Bulgarian winemakers celebrate another party too. February 14 is the day of St. Trifon, The Patron Saint of winemakers, café owners and all wine lovers in Bulgaria. According to the tradition, on this particular day the men start festively with the pruning of the vines while enjoying all the goodies that mother or woman prepared for them in the early morning. Continue reading...

Plovdiv is the first Bulgarian city to take on the mantel of European Capital of Culture. This beautiful Bulgarian city of Plovdiv is also one of the oldest in Europe. The slogan of the city is 'Antique and Eternal'. Located in south-central Bulgaria, Plovdiv is not only an important administrative, industrial and cultural centre, with many universities, various colleges, institutes and museums, but also the birthplace of lots of great wines. Continue reading...

The picturesque town of Buren, Netherlands will be again the meeting point of a lot of importers and merchants, offerring a wide range high-quality wines from all over the world. We hope to see you there ;) Continue reading...

The Day of Integration in Aachen takes place yearly with diverse cultural performances, sports and presentations. It is hosted by municipality Aachen, associations, institutions and companies from the surrounding area. This year we have the pleasure to contribute to the event with some unique wines from Bulgaria. Continue reading...

Three days long tasting and enjoying everything that has to do with wine - this will the basis for the special atmosphere during The Dutch Wine Festivals in Wine Village Groesbeek. Are you coming?  Continue reading...

Boxed wine. It might not be at the top of most adults' list of acceptable drinking vessels, but for many people and the entire nation of Australia for example, Bag in Box is a way of life. Boxed wine has been around forever and has recently started gaining traction. Continue reading...

Withe 58 medals altogether Bulgarian wines achive the highest success rate on Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017, which gives Bulgaria a place in the Top 10 medal winning wine countries. Continue reading...

Our VINICA Mavrud BIO or say it another way “The Bulgarian Amarone” has won 1st place in the annual ranking of the Top 50 Bulgarian wines. Vinica was also earlier awarded The Best Bulgarian Wine from an indigenous grape variety. And it's Mavrud that plays the main role here вЂ“ a local grape variety from Bulgaria with great potential. Continue reading...

Two of our wines - Zagreus Mavrud Reserve and VINICA Mavrud BIO /from dried grapes/ nominated in the Top 5 "Wine of the Year 2017"... Continue reading...

The tasting notes and the final results show without any doubt that the Bulgarian chardonnay can be compared with the very big names in the wine world. It's how a unique terroir and a precise selection from our side naturally results in some very nice examples. Continue reading...

Again an enormous success for the Bulgarian wine at The Balkans International Wine Competition 2016 with 107 medals in total: 1 Grand Trophy; 14 Golden Medals; 45 Silver Medals; 47 Bronze Medals. Continue reading...

The 23rd edition of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in May 2016 awarded 109 Bulgarian wines in total. This is Bulgaria - A wonderful wine country, a wine country with great potential and future! Continue reading...