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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...

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...