Articles from category: Wineries from bulgariainside.com

Bulgaria's Wine Culture

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:22:00 +0200

Wine traditions in Bulgaria date back in time. The mild climate and fertile soil have enabled production of many types of wine. Since ancient times, Thracians used the drink in their rituals. Bulgarian wines today compete with well-known French, Italian, Chilean and Californian wines. Some local cellars have gained international awards. Some types of grapes used in the production are specifically Bulgarian. People in the country generally like wine. Almost all traditional celebrations include a glass of wine, especially during the winter. Locals prefer Bulgarian wines and rarely buy foreign brands. The country has over 100 functioning wineries. A territorial division will separate the country in five wine regions. These include the Danube River valley, the Black Sea coastal region, Strouma River valley, Thracian valley and the rose valley. Most cellars allow visits and...

Kailuka Wine Museum

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:29:00 +0200

Pleven’s wine museum is the result of years of efforts of Bulgarian and French architects, wine experts and representatives of the Pleven history museum. The town was selected, since it is considered one of the first centers of the Bulgarian wine industry. The first professional grape growing and wine production school opened doors there in 1890. Bulgaria’s first national wine institute was created in 1902. Visitors of the new wine museum can purchase wine there after tasting from among 7000 bottles. A cave in Kailuka park near Pleven houses the museum. Its collection includes wines aged between 30 and 90 years. Part of the collection includes contemporary wines from various Bulgarian regions. The cave also houses 100 oak barrels, ancient dishes used in the production of wines, rhytons and glasses. All these collection items make the museum a must-see...

Pleven Vine Growing and Wine Production Institute

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:38:00 +0300

Pleven’s vine growing and wine production institute has a cellar dating back to 1892. French experts were part of the process. The wine cellar possesses some really old wines, produced in the year of its opening. Some of the wines were produced from grape types that were modified by the institute experts. Other wines were made of special Bulgarian types of grape. As most cellars, this one has a selection of wines from Cabernet Sovignon, Chardonnay, Rkaciteli, Rielsing, Ugni Blanc, Misket and Aligote. The cellar also preserves various types of cognacs and vermouth drinks. Visitors can also see the numerous gifts that the institute received from diplomats, visiting scientists and delegations. All old bottles are covered in something that looks like dust. This is actually noble rot, a type of mold used in the production of Tokaji wines. The mold produces the...

Thracian Valley Wine Cellars

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:40:00 +0200

The South vine growing region includes the regions of Plovdiv, Haskovo, Pazardzhik, Stara Zagora, Lyubimets and Harmanli. Soil and climate there are suitable for the cultivation of mainly red wine grape types. Other types are grown as well. The unique for Bulgaria red wine type of Mavrud grows there. Villa Vinifera winery was built in 1936. It is situated in the village of Bretsovitsa, near Plovdiv. The winery was under state ownership from 1944 to 1998. Private investors purchased it afterwards. Wooden containers and classic production methods are used. The cellar produces small quantities of both red and white wines. Bessa Valley Wine Cellar is situated in the village of Ognyanovo, near the town of Pazardzhik. The cellar opened doors only in 2005 and its young age guaranteed it the use of modern equipment. The winery produces mainly red wines. The basement chambers are built...

Rose Valley and Sub-Balkan Wine Cellars

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:19:00 +0200

The sub-Balkan vine region includes the regions of Sliven, Karnobat, Karlovo, Slaviantsi, Sungurlare. Stara Planina Mountain provides protection from the north as it stops cold currents. This geographical feature acts in a beneficial way, improving conditions for the cultivation of various grape types. Red muscadine grape grows there and is used for the production of red wine. This region is also known for its cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and merlot. Sinite Skali (the blue rocks) Wine Cellar is situated in the town of Sliven. Constructed in 1999, it follows Australian design. According to some, the cellar makes use of some of the finest and newest equipment in the country. Technology allows total control over wine production. The main types cultivated there are cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, muscat and dimiat. The winery produces a wide range of quality white and red...

Wine Cellars in Southwestern Bulgaria

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:15:00 +0200

This region includes the land on the bank of Strouma River, south of the town of Doupnitsa. Lands situated near the towns of Melnik and Sandanski feature the best conditions for grape-growing. Shiroka Melnishka Loza is a type of vine that grows only there. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are also grown. Some major wineries are situated in Damyanitsa, Sandanski, Blagoevgrad, Petrich and the village of Hursovo. Melnik Winery is situated close to the town of Petrich. It functions only since 1999. The cellar produces both red and white wines, including Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and. The highest quality brand is called Ekstaz (ecstasy). Mira Wine Cellar is another producer who is active only since 1993. It is situated in the town of Sandanski. It produces wine using Shiroka Melnishka Loza, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and the local Keratsuda. Vinprom...

Wine Cellars in Eastern Bulgaria and the Coastal Region

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:05:00 +0200

The eastern wine production region includes the land in the Black Sea coastal region and Dobroudzha. Weather there is fair and suitable mainly for the production of white wine grapes. The most popular types include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rkatsitelli, Traminer, Aligote and Riesling. Some of the smaller inside regions favor red wine production. The grape types grown include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Most of the wineries there are situated in Varna, Pomorie, Bourgas, Turgovishte, Shoumen, Han Kroum and Preslav. Slunchev Zamuk Winery is situated in the Shoumen region village of Dragoevo. It is relatively young and functions since 1972. In 2001, the winery was privatized. It produces mainly Chardonnay, Traminer, Rkatsitelli, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Sluncheva Dolina Winery is also young. It was created in 1998 and specialized in wine bottling. The winery works...

Danube Valley Wine Cellars

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:25:00 +0200

The north Bulgarian grape growing and wine production region is situated between Stara Planina Mountain and Danube River, namely in the Danube River valley. Conditions there favor the production red wine grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The local types Gumza and Pamid are also grown. White wine brands include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Aligote. Major wine production facilities are located in Rousse, Svishtov, Vidin, Liaskovets, Souhindol and Pleven. Pleven Wine Cellar Bouket Telish was created in 1961. It underwent privatization and modernization in the past 10 years. The cellar is situated in the Pleven region village of Telish. Production of quality red wines is the main focus of Bouket Telish cellar. It offers both high quality and more everyday wines. Bouket Telish received both Bulgarian and international awards. Some of its brands that are worth...