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WINERIES -BULGARIA
Nr. Name/Type/Contact Description Location/Address Telephone Email/Skype Website/Facebook
Thracian Lowland (South Bulgarian) Wine Region
The Southern Region includes the Thracian Valley from the Balkan Range to the Greek border that boasts almost Mediterranean climatic conditions. The region includes the central part of the lowland, as well as parts of the Sakar mountain. The Balkan Mountains serve to block the cold winds blowing from the plains of Russia, and the region to the south of the Balkans, the valley drained by the Maritsa River, has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. It includes around 35% of the vineyard massifs. The temperate continental climate in the area and the favourable distribution of precipitation during the vegetation period are good premises for the developed red wine growing in the lowlands of Upper Thrace. Reds coming from this region are renowned. Mavrud, a famous local wine, as well as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscatel and Pamid are grown in the Thracian Valley. Mavrud is a red wine grape that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines, indigenous to the region of Kara Thrace in Bulgaria. The grape has been described as a characterful, low-yielding, small-berried and late-ripening grape capable of producing tannic, spicy wine with a potential for ageing. Jambol and Haskovo are two fine examples of South Bulgarian Wine Region.
01. Midalidare Estate
Midalidare Estate, one of the best boutique wineries in Bulgaria, is located in the Thracian Valley - the most suitable region for grape growing in Bulgaria. The estate is huddling among the southern slopes of Sredna Gora Mountain in the village of Mogilovo (to the North-East of Chirpan). The region has thousands of years of wine tradition; the wines produced here were taken to Piraeus and Enos by caravans as early as in the antiquity. At the heart of the project is Evgeniy Yussupov, a Russian businessman who lives in Kazahstan and whose love for history, nature and good wine urged him to invest in the village of Mogilovo and to turn this piece of land in a real oasis. There are 160 hectares of vineyards where the premium quality white varieties have been planted: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Viognier and reds: Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Mourvedre. The complex includes winery, hotel, guest house, spa center and restaurant. Midalidare Hotel & Spa is located in the center of Mogilovo, in a 19th century biliding, and has a capacity to accommodate 69 people. Each room has a garden view, spacious bathroom, minibar, satellite TV, AC, internal telephone, room service, wireless and LAN internet. The Guest House is situated on the territory of the small winery of Midalidare Estate and can accommodate 8 people. It has 4 double rooms with queen size beds each having own bathroom and a TV set. Guests can enjoy a spacious living room and dining room for 12 that is suitable for holding private gatherings. The newly built section of the Spa offers services not only for the hotel guests, but to all that have decided to combine a good wine tasting with relaxation and spa procedures. Midalidare Vintage Restaurant has 40 seats indoor and additional 60 seats in the summer garden and offers warm and cozy atmosphere. Here, you might sample seasonal dishes of freshly cooked meals as well as special weekly offers from the world cuisine. Midalidare Estate is only a two-hour drive from Sofia, one-hour drive from Plovdiv and half-an-hour drive from Stara Zagora. One of the best spa and wellness centers in Bulgaria, Starozagorski mineralni bani and Pavel Banya, are located close to the estate. In Chirpan, lovers of Peyo Yavorov's poetry can see his home which is turned into a museum, as well as an old house from the period of the national revival with 40 paintings of the artist Nikola Manev.
6239 Мogilovo village, Chirpan Municipality, Stara Zagora Province, Bulgaria
Tsvetelina Kolarova, Wine Tours and Tastings (+359) 882 041 226 Reception Desk of Midalidare Hotel & Spa: (+359) 886 655 721 Desislava Stoycheva, Contact Person for Clients, Events and Conference Booking (+359) 882 030 654 (+359) 889 217 413 Lilia Gochkova, Manager (+359) 886 740 886 Working Hours: Monday - Fryday - from 10:00 a.m. - to 5:00 p.m. Weekends - preliminary inquiry. For groups, the visit should be booked 10 days in advance. Working hours for the Midalidare Vintage Restaurant: 11:30 am - 23:00 pm
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] http://midalidare.bg/ http://shop.midalidare.bg/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Midalidare-Estate/166069116744637 Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JewFjUbTwzM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e4zqm2cVGA
02. Chateau-Hotel "Trendafiloff"
Chateau "Trendafiloff" is located in the Central part of the Thracian valley, just 4 km from the hometown of the great bulgarian poet P. K. Yavorov, and very close to the highway "Thracia". Chateau "Trendafiloff" cultivates about 100 acres of its own vineyards. The capacity of the winery is up to 100 tons, but at this stage it produces about 50 tons. The Wine cellar is specialized in production of "Cabernet Sauvignon", "Merlot", "Shyraz & Cabernet Sauvignon", "Chardonnay", "Muscat Ottonel" and "Rose". The tasting hall is 7 m under the ground and has a constant temperature conducive to maturing of the wine kept in Canadian oak barrels. Tastings are held by a professional winemaker, who acquaints guests with the process of growing grapes, grape harvesting, wine manufacturing and different types of wine at Chateau "Trendafiloff" Chateau-hotel "Trendafiloff" is a three star hotel offering comfort and calmness, combined with a perfect service and high standard. The hotel has 18 rooms, out of which: 1 suite, 2 studios, 4 deluxe double rooms and 11 standard double rooms. The guests will enjoy the lovely atmosphere of the uniquely designed rooms and the wide assortment of tasty delights offered in the elegant restaurant. If you choose a table out on the terrace, you will be captured by a breathtaking view of the beautiful bulgarian nature. In addition to the wonderful cuisine, the hotel offers a selection of white and red wines, produced in the Chateau "Trendafiloff" winery. For the leisure of their guests the complex provides a summer garden suitable for a relaxing walk, an outdoor bar, outdoor swimming pool, well equipped gym, and a SPA center. The conference hall of Chateau-hotel "Trendafiloff" is suitable for seminars, corporate trainings, team building, special events and presentations.
Chirpan, Stara Zagora Province, Bulgaria
(+359) 896 73 32 51 [email protected] www.shatohotel.com http://www.booking.com/hotel/bg/chateau-trendafiloff.en-gb.html?aid=356980;label=gog235jc-hotel-XX-bg-chateauNtrendafiloff-unspec-rs-com-L%3Aen-V%3A0CDMQFjAB-O%3Aunk-B%3Aunk-N%3AXX-S%3Abo;sid=e0993d429f8c0f2fa79654e3beb1799d;dcid=4;dist=0&type=total&
03. “Svoboda” Winery
“Svoboda” Winery is a small wine cellar, located 10 km southeast of the town of Chirpan, in one of the most propitious vine growing regions of Bulgaria - the sunny Thracian Plain, part of the South Bulgarian Region. “Svoboda” Winery preserves the deeply rooted traditions of this old vine-growing and wine-making region, which date back to the time of the ancient Thracians, who were skillful vine-growers and amazing wine masters. “Svoboda” Winery produces only 500 tons of high quality wine from grapes grown on 1000 decars of their own vineyards. They cultivate both red and white grape varieties, typical for the Chirpan region: rkatsiteli, dimiat, misket, muscat, aligote, chardonnet; merlot, cabernet, and pamid. “Svoboda” Winery is located close to a small forest of evergreen pines, and is surrounded by its own vine growing terrains. Arranged around the internal yard, which is planted with walnut trees, are the wine cellar with the production premises, the cellars for wine ageing, two tasting rooms, and a small hotel. The region has a rich ancient history evidenced by the Karasura archeological excavations, located only 5 km northeast of “Svoboda” Winery. Very interesting findings dating back from the prehistoric times (5th-4th millennium B.C.) to the Medieval crusades (12th c. A.D.) have been found there. There is also a Thracian mound not far from the wine cellar, on the winery's own land.
Svoboda, 6230 Stara Zagora Province, Bulgaria Office: 100A, Tzar Simeon Veliki Blvd., Stara Zagora, 6000, Stara Zagora Province, Bulgaria
(+359) 42 638 717
[email protected] http://www.vinaris-bg.com/
04. “Four Friends” Winery
The Four Friends winery has over 40 hectares of vineyards in the Thracian Valley, the best wine growing region of Bulgaria. The estate is nestled in the folds of the landscape near the village of Gorno Botevo, east of the district centre of Stara Zagora. The first vineyards of the varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot were planted back in 2006, following a careful study of the terrain, the climatic and soil conditions of the region. Vineyards are grown using a special method that combines modern viticultural practices with hands-on care. All the vineyards started bearing fruit as early as 2010 and in 2012 the winery started producing their first batches of superb, high-quality wines bearing the “Four Friends” brand name. The wines at “Four Friends” are made using classic methods with an exceptionally high share of manual labour. The winery has a total production capacity of 400 thousand litres annually, and a bottling capacity of some 300 thousand bottles. The wine is then left to mature in oak barrels. The winery has a modern quality control lab with state-of-the-art equipment.
Gorno Botevo village, 6053, Stara Zagora Province, Bulgaria
(+359) 893 391 616 (+359) 893 336 650
[email protected] [email protected] http://www.fourfriends.bg/ https://www.facebook.com/Four.Friends.Winery
05. Edoardo Miroglio Wine Cellar
Boutique winery Edoardo Miroglio is located in the Thracian valley, in the region of Elenovo village, 22 km from Nova Zagora. The winery was established by Edoardo Miroglio, a well-known Italian textile and wine producer, in 2002 with first production in 2005, and has rapidly become one of Bulgaria’s leading vintners. The village of Elenovo is a highly important terroir for quality wine production. The winery is located in the central part of an array of approximately 220 hectares of vineyards, which cover the hillside of Saint Ilia close to the village of Elenovo. Some of the varieties cultivated by Edoardo Miroglio wine cellar are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Muscat Ottonel, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Mavrud, Rubin, Melnik 55 and Bouquet. The annual production capacity of Edoardo Miroglio winery is approximately 1 million liters of wine. The production cycle covers all technological operations - from primary grape processing to wine bottling. Edoardo Miroglio winery is specialized in the production of quality white, rosé and red wines, as well as white and rosé sparkling wine (Traditional Method), rakia and liqueur. The major brands produced by the winery are: Elenovo (Reserves), Edoardo Miroglio (premium brand), Sant'Ilia, Soli and Saint Ilia Estate (commercial brands). Edoardo Miroglio is offered exclusively to selected restaurants, hotels, and specialized wine stores. Some of these wines have BIO certificate. The cellar is surrounded by vineyards, a natural lake, and green meadows, which creates favorable conditions for wine tourism. The boutique hotel Soli Invicto (The Unconquerable Sun) soars above the Edoardo Miroglio wine cellar with its 10 elegantly-furnished rooms, tasting room, restaurant, lobby bar and a panoramic outdoor swimming pool. The hotel offers 7 studios and 3 suites which are individually furnished with antique and contemporary furniture. Each room is named after a different Bulgarian grape variety, and disposes of en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV and free Internet access. The restaurant is situated on the ground floor and offers a selection of traditional Italian and Bulgarian dishes. The tasting room is constantly open and allows the guests of the winery and the boutique hotel to taste the quality wines of Edoardo Miroglio. Wine tasting costs 15-50 EUR per person. The guests can also practice fishing in the local pond and visit a small zoo.
Elenovo village, Nova Zagora Municipality, Sliven Province, 8943, Bulgaria
Wine Cellar: (+359) 44 500 411 (+359) 44 500 437 (+359) 44 500 432 Hotel: (+359) 889 066 330 (+359) 44 500 412 (+359) 44 501 700 Fax: (+359) 44 500 481
[email protected] http://www.emiroglio-wine.com/en/ https://www.facebook.com/EdoardoMiroglio Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHqui_42SMk
Sub-Balkan Wine Region – Rose Valley
The Sub-Balkan Wine Region, situated between the south slopes of the Balkan Mountain and Mt. Sredna Gora, includes the regions of Sliven, Karnobat, Karlovo, Slaviantsi and Sungurlare. The region covers about 7% of the Bulgarian vineyards. These deep valleys produce unique micro climates. The Balkan Mountain provides protection from the north as it stops cold currents, which helps for higher average annual temperatures. This geographical feature acts in a beneficial way, improving conditions for the cultivation of various grape types. The Sub-Balkan Region is divided into two parts: the Eastern Sub-Balkan Sub-Region (lower) and the Western Sub-Balkan Sub-Region (higher), also known as the Rose Valley. Better known for rose oil production, this small region nevertheless packs a punch when it comes to producing dry and off-dry white wines, which make up 75 percent of total production. It’s particularly famous for Red Misket (Misket Cherven), grown to perfection in the Sungurlare Valley, as well as Muscat. Red Misket is one of the best representatives of the white wines in Bulgaria that have a rich fruity aroma, elegant body and memorable aftertaste. It is considered to be an old local variety, cultivated nowadays mainly in the Sungurlare Valley, and the Karlovo and Brezovo districts. There are also smaller plantations in the Stara Zagora, Sliven, Yambol and Vratza districts. The red Kadarki and Cabernet Sauvignon grape grow in Sub-Balkan Wine Region and are used for the production of red wines. This region is also known for its Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and Rkatsiteli. The jumping-off point for trips in the valley is the town of Kazanlak. Here is a list of the cities/towns that are producing wine/spirits in the Sub-Balkan Region: Sliven, Slavjanci, Venetz, Grozden, Karlovo, Karnobat, and Yambol.
06. Korten Winery Domaine Boyar International
Korten Winery is situated in the viticultural region of Thracian Valley, in the village of Korten, only few kilometers away from Nova Zagora. The winery belongs to Domaine Boyar International. It is a small winery, famous for its methods of microvinification and its emblematic red wines. Korten Winery possesses an excellent cooling system for must and wine which enables application of the contemporary winemaking practices. The winery holds 2300 American and French casks – a must-have element for vinification and production of premium wines. Since 2003, Korten produces mainly limited series of red and white boutique wines, making use of selected cabernet sauvignon, merlot and mavrud. The high quality Solitaire and Cluster brands are also produced there. The concept, based on methods applied in France, grew both in scope and size in 2007 and the so-called vin de garage wines were born. The grapes for these wines are from selected and controlled vineyards in the region. The hand-harvested grapes are picked and transported in cassettes, then go through vinification in small oak fermenters of 600 liters. All important phases of the process – such as sinking “the hat” and basket-pressing – are done by hand.
Korten village, Municipality Nova Zagora, Sliven Province, Bulgaria GPS Coordinates: 42°32'21"N 25°59'56"E Central office: Domaine Boyar 2B Marinkovitza Str., 1st floor, Boyana District, 1618 Sofia, Bulgaria
(+359) 2 96 97 980 [email protected] [email protected] www.domaineboyar.com https://www.facebook.com/DomaineBoyar http://kata.bg/index.php/en/wine-catalog/wineries/224-domaine-boyar-en
07. Angelus Estate
Angelus Estate, a new jewel in Bulgarian winemaking, is situated in close proximity to the Zhrebchevo (Stallion) Dam, on the hillsides of Mt. Sredna Gora. From that location was derived the name of their most successful wine the “Stallion” - symbol of the emergence of new life, full of energy and love. Angelus Estate possesses 106 ha of vineyards planted in 2007-2008. The vineyards are located near the villages of Chervenakovo and Banya. The soil composition is heterogenous, and includes sandstone, cinnamon-forest and clay-calcareous soils. The vine density is 5000 vines/ha with 70% of red wine grapes and 30% of white wine grapes. Red varieties include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot. White varieties include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Traminer. Total area of the wine cellar is 14 000 m2 out of which 7 000 m2 are underground, which facilitates fermentation by gravity. Angelus Estate has a processing capacity of 650 tons of grapes. Hall for fermentation has area of 3 000 m2 with 88 fermentation tanks. The winemaking technology is traditional, using mainly manual labor. There are two cellars for aging of wine in 225-litre barrique wine barrels with a capacity of 1 400 barriques, plus 420 barriques on two temperature-controlled levels.
Bania village, Municipality Nova Zagora, Sliven Province, Bulgaria GPS Coordinates: Latitude - 42.6281 Longitude - 25.9942
(+359) 2 421 40 65 [email protected] http://www.angelusestate.com/index.html https://www.facebook.com/angelusestate
08. Chateau “Windy Hills”
Chateau “Windy Hills” is situated 12 km west of Sliven, on the main road from Sofia to Burgas, near the Slivenski Mineralni Bani. The winery was built several years ago and brags its modern technology. The first vintage of the company was in 2004. The winery is specialized in the production of small quantities of quality wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mavrud, Syrah and Muscat of Alexandria. Chateau “Windy Hills” uses only the grapes grown on its own lands. The terroir is suitable for cultivation of high quality red sorts of grapes. Wine matures from six to 36 months in oak barrels. Conditions for wine tourism and tasting are excellent. Chateau “Windy Hills” is located in the center of a 420 acres large vineyard, and comprises the winery, tasting room, restaurant and hotel. The architectural style of the building gives the impression of coziness, tradition and style, behind which is hidden a modern wine production plant, open daily for visitors. A hall for wine tasting with 25 seats is situated in the subterranean part of the cellar, where oak casks are forming and aging wines. The restaurant with 60 seats has wonderful panoramic views, taking in the whole region. The hotel Chateau "Windy Hills" has 11 cozy double rooms. Definitely a place to relax and enjoy the view. Wine tasting costs 10-30 EUR per person.
"Terra Invest" Ltd., Sliven Slivenski Mineralni Bani, Sliven
Mariana Vasileva, Manager (+ 359) 884 777 997 Petar Kolev, Manager (+359) 886 467 444 (+ 359) 45 112 990 Fax: (+ 359) 45 112 898 Working hours: 9.30-17.00
[email protected] http://windyhills-bg.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chateau-Windy-Hills/325752020845143 http://www.visitbulgaria.net/en/sliven/hotels/windy_hills_chateau.html
09. “Sinite Skali” Winery
“Sinite Skali” Wine Cellar is strategically situated in the Thracian Valley near the town of Sliven, a region renowned for the production of high quality white and red wines. The winery is named “Sinite skali” (the Blue Ridge) after the bluish slopes of the Balkan Mountains towering above it. “Sinite Skali” follows Australian design and is one of the most modern and technologically advanced wineries in all Eastern and Central Europe. The winery, which belongs to Domaine Boyar company, opened its doors for the first vintage in September 1999. The winery operates with the latest wine-making technologies and maintains the highest standards of hygiene, cooling and temperature control. All processing lines and equipment are made of stainless steel and the winery owns a large cellar with over 2000 French, American and Bulgarian oak casks. The main types cultivated there are cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, muscat and dimiat. The winery produces a wide range of quality white and red wines. Most of its production gets exported. In Bulgaria, the cellar is popular under its Blue Ridge trademark. Wine tasting is organized there very often.
Sliven, Sliven Province, Bulgaria Central office: Domaine Boyar 2B Marinkovitza Str., 1st floor, Boyana District, 1618 Sofia, Bulgaria
(+359) 2 96 97 980 [email protected] www.domaineboyar.com https://www.facebook.com/DomaineBoyar
10. Vini Sliven
Vini Sliven was originally founded in 1920 as a winemaking cooperative under the name of "Shevka" and modernized in the 60s. Currently it is one of the biggest wineries in Bulgaria with an annual capacity of about 80 million kg of grapes, 3 bottling lines, and 3000 barrels. Vini Sliven manages several wineries. The biggest cellar, the bottling facilities, and the administration of Vini are located in the town of Sliven which lies at the Southern foothills of the Balkan Mountains and to the East of the Valley of Roses. Additionally there are 4 wine cellars for initial winemaking in the region - in the towns of Nova Zagora and Shivatchevo, and the villages of Padarevo and Blatets. Vineyards of white grape varieties are located around the cellars in Padarevo and Blatets, while the red wine grape varieties are located around the wine cellars in Sliven, Nova Zagora, and Shivatchevo. The red types include cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir and pamid. White varieties include muscadine, muskat ottonel, chardonnay, alogote, rkatziteli, traminer and dimiat. Vini Sliven’s cabernet and merlot wines are very popular. Balkan Crest and Truida wine brands have gained an impressive market share.
51, Tsar Simeon Blvd., PO Box 168, Sliven, Bulgaria
(+359) 44 66 76 66 (+359) 44 66 71 17 (+359) 44 66 72 42 Fax: (+359) 44 66 73 74
[email protected] http://www.vini.bg https://www.facebook.com/ViniBulgaria
11. “Marvin” Wine Cellar
“Marvin” winery was established in 2005 on the territory of Hadzhi Dimitrovo village in the municipality of Yambol, 20 km away from the town of Sliven. The location in the ”Valley of the Thracian Kings”, a region with a rich historical heritage, benefits to the development of cultural, historical and wine tourism. All wines are made from hand-harvested, carefully selected, fully ripe grapes grown at 120 ha of Marvin’s vineyards, located 200 meters away from the cellar. The winery produces red wines from the varieties Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon Rose. The white varieties include Chardonnay, Aligote, Muscat Ottonel, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc. All red wines are aged in 225 l high quality French oak barrels. The equipment is new and highly efficient and a modern technology is used to produce high quality wines. “Marvin” is a boutique winery and produces no more than 8-10 thousand bottles of each type per year.
Hadzhi Dimitrovo village, 8635, municipality Tunja, Yambol Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 42°31'37"N 26°24'18"E
Krasimir Marinov (+359) 44 666 511 (+359) 888 214 221 Fax: (+359) 44 666 522
[email protected] http://marvin.bg/ https://www.facebook.com/marvin.winery/timeline
12. Domain “Marash”
The “Marash” Winery is a new generation winery established in the town of Straldzha. Its focus is to preserve the product’s nature and to have a minimum interference in the technological process. The wine is produced from 50 ha of own vineyards and the main varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Muscat, Traminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. For the spirits "Domain Marash" uses raw material from orchards with 200 hectares planted with apples, plums and cherries. The winery possesses modern equipment and vessel capacity of 4,000 hectoliters, as well as vessels of small capacity of 10 to 100 hectoliters for the selection of small batches of high-quality wines. Wine tasting and cellar tour are available upon prior reservation. Straldzha region is known for centuries as a place for growing high quality varieties of grapes and fruits. The name Marash comes from a pass in the Balkan Mountains and an area located in proximity of Straldja town. In this region flows an eponymous river, glorified in many poems from ancient times. Every spring in the region is held the folk fair "Marash singing." Its purpose is to preserve the rich Bulgarian folk art in its diversity and color. There, people from different parts of the region come to compete in singing and dancing, together with presentation of traditional regional folk costumes.
5, Ivan Rilski Str., Industrial Area, Straldzha, Yambol Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 42°35'50"N 26°41'30"E
Oenologists: Daniel Nedyalkov, Iliana Naidenova (+359) 894 627 274 Wine tour: (+359) 889 886 490
[email protected] www.marash.bg https://www.facebook.com/DomainMarash?fref=ts
13. “Chateau Sungurlare”
"Chateau Sungurlare" was built in 2012 near the town of Sungurlare. The region is characterized by its terroir which gives the distinctive qualities of the wines. The wines are produced from 40 ha of own vineyards planted with Muscat, Italian Riesling, Chardonnay, Muscat and Merlot. Chateau has the most modern technical equipment for the production of white and red wines, with capacity to process 250 tons of grapes and to produce 150 tons of wine per year. Wine tasting and cellar tour are available upon prior reservation.
25, Deveti September Str., Sungurlare, 8470, Burgas Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 42°46'01"N 26°46'59"E
(+359) 899 98 60 92 (+359) 557 15 284 (+359) 557 15 294
[email protected] www.chteausungurlare.com https://www.facebook.com/ChateauSungurlare/timeline
14. Vinex Slavyantsi “Vinex Slavyantsi” AD
Vinex Slaviantsi is one of the biggest and most famous wineries in Bulgaria functioning since 1950. Its success is due to the combination of old wine traditions and new modern technologies. The enterprise produces wine and brandy in the region of the Sungurlare Valley, which is the most Eastern part of Bulgarian sub-Balkan wine-growing and wine-producing region, the "Valley of Roses". The vineyards of “Vinex Slavyantsi” are about 7 000 decares and are located on the southern slopes of hills in the Valley. Local climate is very suitable for white vine-growing of Red Misket,
Slavyantsi, 8460, Burgas Province, Bulgaria
(+359) 5571 4500 (+359) 5571 4217 Fax: (+359) 559 22131
[email protected] [email protected] http://www.vinexbg.com/en/index
Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Muscat Ottonel, German Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vyonnie, Pinot Gris and Gryner. Red types here include Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz. Vineks Slaviantsi manages five wineries in the region: Slavyantsi, Sungurlare, Lozarevo, Chernitsa and Karnobat. A wide range of wine production takes place there. Its most popular wines are white. According to archaeological finds in the region and written data, vine-growing and wine-producing were practiced since the antiquity. After the liberation from Ottoman yoke, the area of vineyards increased, wine-producing spread, wines and brandy trading emerged. At the exhibition in Antwerp Belgium in 1898 wine sort “Red Misket”, made from a local trader gets the first gold medal for white Bulgarian wine. After the First World War, the wine-producing developed furthermore, when export of draft wines to Germany started. After 1929, the local consumer cooperations built wineries in almost all of the villages in the area. The wineries in the villages of Slavyantsi, Grozden and Sungurlare became separate wine cooperations that existed until 1950. Using highly efficient technologies and employing qualified personnel the company produces about 150 000 hectoliters of wine, vermouth and rakia per year. The volume capacity is 300 000 hectoliters, including 200 000 hectoliters for preliminary wine production and 1600 oak barrels with volume 200dm³. Its production is welcomed in Europe, Africa, and America. Since 2008 the “LEVA” Foundation, founded by “Vinex Slavyantsi”, performs socially useful activities in the form of financing educational, cultural, sports and other similar events for ethnic minorities within the Sungurlare Municipality.
15. Winery "Minkov Brothers"
Winery “Minkov Brothers” is a fascinating new destination for wine tourism located about 15 km west of Karnobat. It brings the spirit of the Bulgarian Revival and the comfort of the old townhouse built on a hill, among the magnificent vineyards of Karnobat region. “Minkov Brothers” Wine Cellar represents the Sub-Balkan wine-growing region and combines 135 years of experience with beneficial soil, favourable climate and a passion for winemaking to produce wines with excellent quality and uniqueness. The grapes are picked by hand from more than 300 hectares of young vineyards in the vicinity
Venets village, 8473 Karnobat municipality, Burgas Province, Bulgaria Wine tasting and cellar tour are
Oenologist: Ivan Bakalski, Hristo Yordanov Viticulturist: Dushan Nyagolov (+359) 882 15 15 00
[email protected] www.minkovbrothers.bg Facebook.com/MinkovBrothers
of the villages of Devetak, Ognen and Terziysko. The winery grows the following grape varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Viognier. In 2012 about 500 ha of Sauvignon Blanc and Colombard were added and this year there will be new plantings of Semillon and Gewurztraminer. The exceptional terroir of this countryside makes an indispensable contribution to the unique character of their wines. “Minkov Brothers” products are complex wines crafted in the Karnobat Winery. Made by classic grape varieties, they ferment and mature in barrels in the 80 m long tunnels of the underground cellar. Their potential to mature in bottles makes them attractive to the wine-collectors. The winery has a small museum that complements the atmosphere and presents the history of wine producers, the Minkovi family, during the times of Bulgaria’s national revival and millenary tradition of winemaking in Karnobat region. Wine tasting includes the award-winning white and red MINKOV BROTHERS and CYCLE wines. They are served with delicious traditional Bulgarian dishes and world cuisine. The wine cellar’s oenologists organise “journeys” through the various wine styles featured in their selection and the guests can personally witness the winemaking stages. Tourist attractions near “Minkov Brothers” winery Include: • The medieval fortress “Markeli”, situated 7.6 km west of
Burgas. • The church “St. John the Evangelist” in Karnobat, a cultural
monument of national significance with a unique iconostasis. • The natural park The Blue Mountains: beautiful green area,
lovely views and a trilling chair lift trip. • The village of Zheravna- an open air museum with wooden
houses from the Revival period. • The town of Kotel famous of its carpets and weaving art
museum.
available upon prior reservation at Coordinates: 42°38'23"N 26°48'11"E Wine tasting and visits to the winery are offered on weekdays from 09.00 - 17.30 h and with extended working hours during summer from 7.00 – 19.00 h, or upon reservation.
http://enosiasti.bg/index.php/mesta/113-vinarska-izba-bratya-minkovi
Eastern Region – The Black Sea coast Running down the coast from Romania to Turkey, The Eastern Region houses about 30% of Bulgaria’s vineyards. The region, which is affected by the climate from the Black Sea, is characterized by hot summers and long, mild autumns that are a favorable condition for the accumulation of sugars to make delicate, white semi-dry wines (53% of all white wine varietals are concentrated in the region). Grown varieties are: Chardonnay, Dimyat, Riesling, Muscat Ottonel, Ugni Blanc, Traminer, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, the latter being especially renowned for its exquisite grapes in this region. Some of Bulgaria’s finest dry and semi-dry white wines are produced in these territories, wines that combine pleasant fruity aroma, dense taste, and elegant freshness at the end. This area in Eastern Bulgaria comprises several sub regions. Shumen county is a traditional region for wine industry in Bulgaria. The most popular wineries are situated in the villages of Osmar and Khan Krum. Veliki Preslav (Great Preslav), located in Shumen region, was the second capital of Bulgaria in the period 893 - 971 and is associated with the Golden Age of Bulgarian culture. Dating back to this
period, a winery is discovered in the outskirts of the city that has survived from the 7th till the 10th centuries. Known since hoary antiquity, the wine-making has been a main means of livelihood for the population that has lived on these lands. Having combined tradition, classics and science, nowadays it’s an art. Pomorie (with the ancient name Anhialo) is a famous vine-growing and wine-producing centre situated at the Southeast part of the territory of Bulgaria, on the Black Sea coast. Vine-growing and wine-producing are the main means of livelihood of the inhabitants of Pomorie since most ancient times. The first settlers - the Thracians, along with barley, rye, millet and flax had grown vines to produce wine. They had worshiped in a special way the god of wine and gaiety Dionysus. An embossed plate (consecration plate) has been found from this period, at present in the Hermitage collection, depicting a woman over wine press holding a grape cluster and a caption reading that Avludsena presents gift to god Apollon "for her salvation and for the salvation of her vineyard situated on top of the hill".
16. LVK-Vinprom Targovishte
Viticulture and winemaking in the area of Targovishte date back to ancient times. Various archaeological findings provide evidence for the lifestyle and customs in the region, related to this divine elixir. LVK–Vinprom Targovishte, which is one of the biggest wine producers in Bulgaria, inherited the ancient winemaking traditions in this land. The cellar was created in 1947 and has additional facilities in Popovo and Omourtag. The winery is located in the North-East viticultural region of Bulgaria mainly consisting of hilly and semi-hilly terrains. LVK–Vinprom has 700 hca of new vineyards in the Targovishte region, in the villages of Vradun, Dalgach, Krashno and Kralevo. LVK-Vinprom Targovishte makes white and red wines of guaranteed appellation of origin, sparkling wines, fortified wines and spirits. The hight-quality white wines are mainly made of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muskat Ottonel and Traminer and the high-quality red wines are made of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In the past, the winery produced one of the most popular white wines in the country, Magareshko Mliako. The winemaking philosophy of the Targovishte Wine Cellar is to make world-class wine with distinctive fruit character using modern technologies yet preserving its distinguishing Bulgarian character.
8, “29 January” Blvd, Targovishte 7700, Bulgaria Coordinates: 43°15'28"N 26°34'36"E
(+359) 601 696 02 (+359) 601 696 18
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17. Vinex Preslav
Vinex Preslav is located within the boundaries of the second Bulgarian capital Veliki Preslav (893-971). A winery, which functioned form the 7th to the 10th centuries was discovered in the outskirts of the town. Since that time vine-growing and wine manufacturing have been the occupations of the population from this region. It is extremely favourable for growing white grapes. The good climatic conditions and the successful technology yield the unique white wines of the Preslav region. Vinex Preslav was created in 1948 under the name of State Spirit Monopoly with initial capacity of 600 tons of grapes and equipment of hand grape crushes and decanting pumps. Today the company has at its disposal modern technological equipment with annual grape processing capacity of 12,000 tons. The cellars have storage capacity of 15 million litres of wine. The vineyards are situated in the vicinity of Han Krum, Veliki Preslav and Novi Pazar. The cultivated varieties are Traminer, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Merlot and others. The production of Vinex is currently exported to Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Germany, Poland, The Check Republic, Slovakia, USA, Japan, Israel and Austria.
District Shoumen, Veliki Preslav 9850, Industrial Area Coordinates: 43°09'47"N 26°49'31"E
(+359) 548 420 15 [email protected] [email protected] www.vinex.bg
18. Hotel “Chateau Des Bergers”
Hotel “Chateau Des Bergers” is located on the slopes of Preslavska Mountain inside the protected area of Urumovo Lale, next to Ovcharovo village, Targovishte municipality. The complex consists of a winery and a hotel. “Chateau Des Bergers” offers to its guests the spectacular views, outstanding cuisine and excellent wines from the cellar of the winery. The capacity of the hotel is 38 beds in 3 studious and 16 double rooms. Each of the studios has individual interior design. The restaurant is available as well as spa with sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi. The winery produced its first vintage of 100,000 bottles in 2014, making the hotel suitable for lovers of good wine. Grape types used for wine production are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Weather conditions in the town of Targovishte are favorable for these varieties. Sightseeing near the hotel include: • Ovcharovo village- prehistoric Neolithic cult scene. There is a
well maintained mosque in the village center and a fountain with Arabic motifs. Above the dam of the village there is an unexcavated castle fortress.
• Ancient city Mesionis – Krumovo Kale. • Old Varosha neighborhood in Targovishte. • Momino village with the historical monument Kaz Ana Teke.
This place is worshiped by those who profess Islam, but is known more as a cult kazalbashko place. It is a brick building and used to be a saint`s tomb.
• Historical museum in Targovishte. • Saint Preslav • ECO trail from hotel Mladost to hotel Patleyna.
6, Avram Topalov Str., Ovcharovo village, municipality Targovishte, Bulgaria
(+359) 600 299 92 Fax: (+359) 600 299 92
[email protected] http://chateaudesbergers.bg/
19. “Khan Krum” Wine Cellar
“Khan Krum” Wine Cellar is situated in the outskirts of the village with the same name, along the southern slopes of Shumen Plateau, 9 km. north-east of the town of Veliki Preslav and the same distance west of the town of Shumen. “Khan Krum” Wine Cellar was opened back in 1939, when part of vineyard owners in the village of Khan Krum found their own vine growing and wine making cooperation. A wine cellar of classic type with concrete reservoirs was built on an area of 30 decares. The first reconstruction of the wine cellar started in 1976, including a technological line for high - quality wines (AOC), bottling line and a compartment for wine stabilization. In the years of socialism “Khan Krum” Wine Cellar was an elite cellar for production of high - quality white wines. Another reconstruction of the wine cellar was carried out in 2005, including modernization of the vessel capacity for preservation of wines of the bottling
Khan Krum village, 9863, Shumen Municipality, Bulgaria
(+359) 53 33 374 Fax: (+359) 54 800 200
[email protected] http://www.khankrum.bg/ https://www.facebook.com/khankrumtrading?fref=ts
capacities. Today, “Khan Krum” Wine Cellar exports its production to the following countries: Russia, England, USA, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Malta, Mongolia, Kazakhstan. The grapes in the region of the wine cellar are about 5500 decares. The classic white sorts Chardonnay, Aligote, Muscat Otonel, Traminer, Rakatziteli, Rhein Riesling and of the Bulgarian sorts - Dimyat comprise a basic part. The work vessel capacity of the wine cellar is 3500 tons, and the possibilities for processing of grapes about 4500 tons. Besides an equipped technological line for white wines, the wine cellar disposes of vessels for preservation and aging of red wines. The fermentation department has a capacity of 900 tons and possibility for control of temperature. Traminer form Khan Krum is a wine of recognized quality both in the Bulgarian and foreign market. It impresses with its exclusive gustatory qualities. The winery produces other quality wines which are often winners of international awards: Muskat, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
20. “Osmar” Wine Cellar
“Osmar” Wine Cellar is located in the village of Osmar, nestled between the towns of Shumen, Targovishte and Veliki Preslav, on the southern foot of the Shumen Plateau, just below its highest point. The cellar was opened in 1999 and is situated in a building with high towers, decorated in medieval style to look like an old castle. The winery owns 200 acres of new vineyards planted in 2005 with French planting material specifically designed for local climatic conditions. The “Osmar” Winery is specialized in the production of Pelin (wormwood) absinth wine, an aromatic wine featuring slightly herbal bittersweet flavour. The production of the Pelin wine began at the end of the 19th century by an unknown resident of Osmar. In 1994, the traditions in pelin making were revived by the Vichevs brothers and today the winery produces its best production. Besides wormwood, a set of other herbs and fruits are often added to fragrant Pelin wine such as yarrow, camomile, thyme, basil etc. In barrels from 1920 the red elixir with 34 herbs and the white laid pelin with 28 herbs are being taken care of. The recipe is the most strictly kept secret and only two persons in the winery know the composition and proportions. Besides white and red absinthe, “Osmar” Wine Cellar produces Chardonnay, Muscat, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Arinar Noal. "Osmar" Winery organizes tastings for tourist groups and individual travelers. The tour includes a brief history of the winery, acquaintance with traditions of pelin wine production, specifics of the different grape varieties and wine tasting. The winery is annually visited by 6,000 Bulgarian and foreign
1, Vasil Kolarov Str., Osmar village, municipality Veliki Preslav, Shumen Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 43°13'15"N 26°51'03"E
(+359) 54 890 101 (+359) 54 890 102 Wine tour: (+359) 889 237 098 (+359) 889 314 825
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tourists. They are offered to taste four kinds of wines, traditional Bulgarian cheeses, handmade bread in the accompaniment of Bulgarian folk music. There is also a wine shop where the guests can purchase the products of the cellar at special prices. A luxury accommodation is offered to the guest at the Osmar residence.
21. “Shumen” Winery Domaine Boyar
“Shumen” Winery is located in the northeastern part of Bulgaria. The region is characterized by a moderate continental climate and a favorable influence of the Black Sea - conditions which make "Shumen" a key winery for the production of white wines. Temperature and humidity in the region, together with soil characteristics, are particularly suitable for the cultivation of noble white varieties such as Chardonnay, Traminer, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc and the indigenous variety Dimiat as well as red varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The winery is a successor of Shumen Vinprom created in 1948. Its white wines are the first in Bulgaria’s exports to Western Europe. The winery became part of "Domaine Boyar" in 1996 and since then it has been subject to a number of investment projects for its modernization which main goals were to improve the quality of the wines produced in it. In 2010 high-tech equipment for the production of sparkling wines was installed in the winery. Along with the innovative approach, there is also special consideration for preservation of the winery’s traditions for the following generations. The company exports wine to England, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway and the eastern markets. “Shumen” Winery offers gourmet tastings. The cool cellar for aging wine is at the guests’ disposal. There is also a special room for tasting the wines with photos of the old cellar, the vineyards and vine - growing events showing the path of wine form the grapes to the glass. Professional guides detail the winery’s history, and serve the winery’s spectacular Chardonnay and champers (among others). Traditional Bulgarian cheeses are offered along with the selection of wines.
Shumen, Shumen Province, Bulgaria
(+359) 2 96 97 980 [email protected] http://www.domaineboyar.com/wineries.php?l=e https://www.facebook.com/DomaineBoyar
22. “Varna” Wine Cellar (Vinarska Izba Varna)
Varna Winery is located on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, between “Albena” and “Golden Sands” resorts. The winery is part of a wine tourism complex with wine tasting room, restaurant, motel and wine shop. Varna Winery has 500 ha own vineyards in the Black Sea region. White grape varieties are Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Traminer and the red varieties are Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese and Viognier, to which they added some unusual grape varieties like Pignoletto and Gruner Veltliner. Cellar "Varna" is equipped with modern facilities to produce high quality wines. The technology is in line with the latest global trends, with emphasis on manual operations. In the process of processing the grapes and wine are handled carefully and friendly. For the first time in Bulgaria transfer pulps and wine is done by gravity, without the use of pumps. This method complements the friendly manual operations to produce unique wines. The winery offers three different wine tasting packages wich include thecellar seeing and production technology presentation by a technologist and tasting of 3 or 5 types of wine produced in the cellar together with a meal (Gold package). Nearby the winery are the Aladza Monastery, Palace of the Romanian Queen in Balchik, "Pobiti Kamani"or "Stone Forest", which are cylindrical stone columns, surrounded by a small sandy desert. They are made of limestone formations containing many fossils – nummulites, mussels, snails.
village of General Kantardzhievo, municipality Aksakovo, Varna Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 43°21'35''N 27°58'54''E Wine tasting and visits of the winery are available during workdays from 9.00 until 17.00 or upon reservation.
Tihomir Trifonov, technologist Tsanko Stanchev, oenologist (+359) 887 574 148 (+359) 882 434 345 (+359) 52 603 810 (+359) 52 712 123
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23. Chateau Euxinograde
The Euxinograd Winery is located north of Varna and it is situated within the palace complex of Euxinograd. A former royal summer palace, the majestic Chateau Euxinograde was established in 1891 by Prince Battenberg, and then catered to the communist elite from 1944 to 1989. The 90-hectare Euxinograde complex includes a palace featuring elaborate period furnishings, botanical gardens with rare plants and a boutique winery specialising in Riesling, Traminer and a French-style brandy. The Euxinograde cellar takes up two underground floors. It preserves valuable 125-year-old French wines from the Liberation of Bulgaria. The priceless wine collections of Prince Ferdinand and Tsar Boris III, which includes a Chateau Margaux from 1904, are also kept here. The lovely Euxinograde Park is surrounded by spectacular vineyards. Historians say they were
Euxinograd, Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 43°13'26"N 27°59'42"E Working Hours: Monday – Friday (09:00 - 18:00) Saturday - Sunday: (09:00 - 14:00)
(+359) 52 361 241 (+359) 52 393 165 (+359) 52 393 349 Wine cellar: (+359) 52 361 205 (+359) 52 393 135
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selected and brought here by King Ferdinand himself, who was an avid naturalist. Here in this park is grown one of the most beautiful and tasty grapes in the world. 11 ha of new vineyards were planted in 2005. The grape varieties are German Riesling, Traminer, Chardonnay, Vrachanski Misket and Red Misket. Today the winery produces around 55 000 bottles of wine, 10-15 000 bottles of rakiya and 3000 bottles of French-style brandy, Euxignac per year. The winery specializes in producing white wine varieties- Aligote, Traminer, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat. The wine produced in the palace nowadays is thought of as one of the best in Bulgaria and are world famous, too, especially the Chardonnay. One can taste 12 varieties of white wine and 7 of brandy.
24. “Old Varna” Museum and Wine Cellar
“Old Varna” Museum and Wine Cellar are located in Varna town, in the 112 years old house with an authentic atmosphere. A unique tour of “Old Varna” Museum offers the only permanent exhibition of old photographs of the city from 19th-20th cc. in Bulgaria. The visitors can see the "Map of the wine in Bulgaria", the only of its kind in Europe. It contains information about 182 Bulgarian wineries: description of tastes, colors and aromas of the best Bulgarian wines of each winery, conditions for wine tourism, agricultural area of vineyards, address and coordinates of all Bulgarian wine. Degustation of the best wines is available for domestic and foreign guests and tourists. The guests can try the wines from one of the wineries shown on the Map.
5, Tcar Kaloyan Str., Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria
(+359) 52 654 065 Fax: (+359) 52 633 070
[email protected] http://oldvarna.com/eng.html
25. Hotel-restaurant and wine cellar “White House”
Hotel-restaurant and wine cellar “White House” is located in Varna town. The hotel has 6 double rooms and one apartment. It is located in front of the unique Dolphinarium in the Balkan Peninsula offering wonderful sea views. Every room has an air-conditioner, satellite TV, internet, mini bar, WC and bathroom. Be sure to visit the restored restaurant. Excellent service, reasonable prices, cozy atmosphere and the wide choice of dishes and drinks are warranty for the good stay of every guest. The restaurant has its own unique wine cellar, built in 1906. There are over three hundred kinds of wine offered by the best winemakers.
108, Rupi Str., Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria
(+359) 52 300 021 (+359) 894 737 017
[email protected] www.white-house-varna.com http://www.programata.bg/?p=71&c=3&id=3356&l=2
26. “Salla Estate” Wine Cellar and Guest House
“Salla Estate” Winery was established in 2010. It is located in the village of Blaskovo, Municipality of Provadiya. The village finds itself in the heart of the famous Provadiya Plateau Sarta, only 60 km away from Varna. The grapes are grown on 30 ha of own vineyards situated next to the winery, on a southwest slope. The terrain is hilly and the area combines unique natural conditions - a combination of suitable soil, terrain and climate. The varieties planted there are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and the local Bulgarian Vratsa Muscat variety. Wine tasting and tour of the winery are available upon prior reservation. Besides new tasting room for 50 people, it has guest rooms and a dining area. In the mansion there is a hotel part consisting of 9 double rooms and one room with 5 beds. The rooms are furnished with massive timber furniture which brings coziness and comfort to the interior. They are equipped with an air conditioning, TV and internet. There is a steam room and right next to the house is located the cozy restaurant. In the mansion are bred elite Lipizzaner horses which can be ridden or the guests can go for a walk with a phaeton to the restored church school and church of village of Blaskovo, which are 150 years old. The naturally protected medieval fortress Muhaliysko Kale rises next to the village with the rock monastery dating back to the 12th – 14th centuries carved into its vertical walls as well as the Tapanite site inhabited since the Stone Age.
Village of Blaskovo 9240, municipality Provadia, Varna Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 43°07'18"N 27°19'45"E
Anelia Hristakieva, oenologist Stoyanka Peneva, viticulturist (+359) 879 833 366 (+359) 894 387 592 (+359) 52 611 420 (+359) 52 600 939
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27. Chateau “Medovo”
Chateau “Medovo” is a new ethnographic tourist complex built in authentic Bulgarian style, which includes a boutique winery, chapel, small hotel area, outdoor and indoor restaurant and handicraft artisan shops. Completed in 2006, the Chateau spans 9,000 m2 and is located 7 km from Aheloy, 12 km west of Sunny Beach and 22 km north of Burgas, near the Black Sea coast and the mountain skirts of Stara Planina. The Chateau brings together elements of Bulgarian architectural design, authentic artisans and handicrafts, traditional cuisine, exclusive folklore spectacles, and excellent Bulgarian wine. Mineral spring water great for drinking and suitable for balneological spa procedures runs through the complex. Guest House Chateau Medovo provides accommodation in 6 apartments and 7 two-story family houses with total capacity of 40
Medovo village, Pomorie Municipality, Burgas Province, Bulgaria Central Office 3, Industrialna Str., Burgas, 8000, Bulgaria
Chateau “Medovo” (+359) 885 642 222 (+359) 884 060 107 Central Office (+359) 56 895 700 Fax: (+359) 56 895 713
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beds. All units are air-conditioned and comprise a kitchen with a fridge, a living area with a sofa bed, a bathroom with a shower and a terrace. At Guest House Chateau Medovo guests can barbecue in a garden which also features a playground. The complex has a conference hall convenient for different trainings, seminars and presentations, equipped with all necessary 21ttractive and tehniques. Guests can park their cars free of charge, and sample wine in an on-site vinotheque. Chateau offers professional tasting of high-quality wines in a specially equipment tasting hall. Wine tasting packages include: Classic Wines – 20 lv; Premium Wines – 30 lv; Premium Spirits – 40 lv. There is also a factory’s shop with abundant assortment of wines and alcoholic beverages and the unique Handicrafts Street, where you will be submerged in the spirit of 18th century Bulgarian lifestyle. Hendicrafts Street has the following handicraft artisan shops: weaving, coppersmith, leather and fur, jewelry, pottery-ceramics and sweets shop. A restaurant with an open-air amphitheatrical terrace with 130 seats, as well as indoor hall with 43 seats, and a café, combining modern with authenic Bulgarian style, are provided as well.
http://bgstay.com/en-o-19005-house_chateau_medovo
28. St. George the Victorious Monastery with brandy distillery (free tasting of the local brandy rakia and home-made wine)
Monastery Saint George the Victorious in Pomorie was founded in the 7th century by the Anchialo (Pomorie) Byzantine settlers. In the past, the site was most likely a Thracian sanctuary, as it is evidenced by the existing marble bas-relief of a Thracian rider. Like most of the old Bulgarian monasteries it was destroyed and burnt during the Ottoman rule. Since those days remained only a charred icon of St. George dating back to 1607. The current monastery was built in 1856, and in 1945 it was extended with construction of two lateral altars – one of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, and the other – of the Holy martyrs Sofia, Vyara (Faith), Nadezhda (Hope), and Lyubov (Love). There are kept valuable icons from the 17th and 19th century. Nowadays the monastery St.Georgi is the only active male monastery in South-eastern Bulgaria. There are four monks living in the monastery. They produce rakiya and wine, which are believed to have curative effects. You can also drink or take with you in bottle water from a sacred spring located in the monastery’s tower. The monastery building is small and modest. The beautiful wall paintings and the wine and rakiya which are sold in the monastery make the place worth seeing. For accommodation options the abbot Jerotey has to be contacted.
Knyaz Boris I Str., Pomorie, Burgas province, Bulgaria
(+359) 59 632017 Abbot Jerotey
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St. George Monastery Legend Near the end of 18th c. in Anchialo was settled the Turkish bey Salim, who had a big feudal mansion. The bey suffered from a painful incurable disease. One night his old farmhand Neno dreamed about a Holy Spring with miracle making water in the farm’s yard. At first, he didn’t give too much significance to his dream, until he started frequently seeing a unearthly beautiful young man, riding on a white horse – St. Great Martyr George who had instructed Neno to dig on a certain place in the yard where he would find a marble icon with St. George’s image. Troubled by the dream, he dig secretly and found the marble bas-relief icon of saint George and the sacred water spring. The pious Neno told Selim about his visions and the miraculous way he found the icon and the bey’s hope for healing had emerged. By Neno’s recommendation Selim bay called for the Bishop, who read a prayer and sprinkled him with the water from the holy spring. Cured and inspirited by the great miracle, he accepted Christianity and baptized himself with his whole family and built a small chapel dedicated to St. George. Later he accepted monkhood and become the first Abbot of the monastery.
29. “Boiar” Winery, Hotel and Restaurant
“Boiar” winery is located near the town of Pomorie, on the main road Pomorie – Burgas, next to the beach. On this splendid Anhialo soil, now Pomorie, still continues an ancient tradition – the grape growing and production of high quality wines and rakia with which the area has been famous throughout its 25 century history. In 1922 Boychevi family begun the development of vineyards and established a small winery, which was nationalized in 1952. During 1998, the brothers Simeon and Dimitar Boychevi together with Argir Hristoforov, resumed the old family wine growing tradition by the development of 350 decares of vineyards situated in close proximity to their new winery Boiar which represents the Eastern wine-growing region. The vineyards are planted with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Viognier and Riesling. The winery is represented by the following brands: AMARELLE (natural cherry liqueur), ANHIALO (aged Muscat Brandy), ARISTOCRAT (quality wine brandy). The winery also produces dry red and white wines, divided into two memorable series- Terra Anhialo and Avludzena. In Boiar winery one can take a part in organized wine tours. The guests will be accompanied by oenologist who will present the winery, different varieties of wine and grape, the production area and the beautiful views of the vineyards and the Black Sea coast.
“Chaira” area (main road Pomorie –Burgas), municipality Pomorie, Burgas Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 42°33’41.2” N, 27°34’21.4” E Regular wine tasting and tour of the winery are available on weekdays from 08.00 to 17.00 and upon reservation.
Oenologist: Dimitar Boychev Viticulturist: Serafim Serafimov (+ 359) 887 370 686 (+ 359) 596 22 420 Fax: (+ 359) 596 225 83
[email protected] [email protected] www.boiar-bg.com http://vinarskaizba.com/eng/
The winery also has a hotel with a restaurant surrounded by a beautifyl garden. Tourist attractions near Boiar winery include: • Nessebar Old town, an UNESCO Heritage sight with charming
cobbled streets, many old orthodox churches (some of them part of Byzantine heritage, some from 10th-14th cc. AD), and beautiful old-fashioned fishing port.
• The Thracian Tomb in Pomorie from 4th c. AD. • The Monastery of St. George in Pomorie with its brandy
distillery and home-made wine. • The “Pomorie Lake” with salt museum. • Sunny beach- the most famous summer resort in Bulgaria- very
23ttractive from late spring, summer until early autumn. • Little cozy mountain villages of the area. • Burgas, the second largest city at the Bulgarian Black Sea coast,
with the island of St. Anastasia.
30. “Tohun” Winery
“Tohun” Wine cellar was built in Pomorie town in 2009 in accordance with the latest and modern technological principles of winemaking and with the current Bulgarian and European regulations relating to design and construction. Vine-growing and wine-trade in today’s Pomorie date back to antiquity, when wine was produced as early as 1st century BC. If we add to the traditions the exceptionally favourable natural conditions – sunshine and sea breeze, we will understand why Pomorie is one of the most interesting wine terroirs in Bulgaria. The winery has 700 acres of its own vineyards, which are located in the East – Black Sea region, adjacent to the winery. Temperate climate with typical currents of the sea and surrounding high atmospheric humidity during vine harvesting favors the cultivation of grapes. The vineyards are newly planted and the vines varieties include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Semillon. “Tohun” winery is a modern cellar with classical underground-overground type for grape processing with capacity of 600 tons per year. The winery has a high-tech German and Italian equipment to produce small series of high quality wines. “Tohun” winery has three series of wines – SOROKO GREUS and TOHUN. Wine tasting and cellar visits can be arranged upon reservation.
47, “Knyaz Boris I” Str., “Kosharite” District, Pomorie, 8200, Bulgaria Coordinates: 42°33’22 N 27°38’31” E
Oenologist: Daniela Stamatova Viticulturist: Denish Sekulov (+359) 888 76 84 64 (+359) 888 20 25 66
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31. Lozina Estate and Wine Cellar
The winery owns 40 ha of vineyards located in the area of Aheloy. The vineyards are certified according to the requirements for organic agriculture. The following varieties are grown on the estate: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pamid and Muscat. Wine tasting and tours of the winery are available by appointment only.
24, Veliko Tarnovo Str., Pomorie, Bourgas Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 42°33’20’’N 27°38’37’’E
(+359) 887 455 808 (+359) 596 230 80 (+359) 596 245 82 (+359) 888 315 975
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32. Black Sea Gold
Located 20 km from Burgas, in the town of Pomorie, Black Sea Gold owns over 600 ha of vineyards with the following varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Muscat, Traminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Viognier and Ugni Blanc. Black Sea Gold production facilities are located at three sites: a wine cellar in the town of Pomorie with two plots, and a second winery in the village of Kableshkovo, close to Pomorie. The Pomorie winery is specialized in production of red wines and wine brandy, the Kableshkovo winery is producing exclusively white wines. Bottling facilities are in Pomorie only. Tastings are available regularly on weekdays from June to October and upon request.
Industrial Zone, Pomorie 8200, Burgas Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 42°33'53"N 27°37'32"E
Oenologists: Donka Tomova, Nedelcho Avtanski, Nadejda Dyulgerska (+359) 596 35 701 Wine Tour: (+359) 888 669 138
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33. Wine House Strandzha “Chateau Rossenovo” JSC.
The plant was set up in 1998 and lies near the little village of Rosenovo, Burgass region. "Chateau Rosenovo" owns about 300 ha of vineyards in the villages Rosenovo and Gabar, located at the foot of the Strandja Mountain. It is a well-known winegrowing region where such sorts as Cabernet, Merlot, Muscat Ottonel, Ugni Blanc, Rkatsiteli and others, are nursed. The winery has capacity of 1,450,000 liters of wine and has specialized in the production of quality red wines. The main types of wine used in the production include Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Chardonnay is also used but in smaller quantities. 100% of the crude processed by Stranja – Chateaux Rosenovo comes from the winery’s own vineyards. This is the only way to guarantee high-quality organically-grown products. Stranja – Chateaux Rosenovo wines have the state status of vintage wines of the declared geographical origin with the controlled origin name. Stranja – Chateaux Rosenovo A.D. presents such captivating collections as Vega, Bulgara, Muscat Wines and Xeng Xou. There is a tasting room and recreation area. Wine tasting is available by appointment.
Rosenovo village, 8318, Sredets Municipality, Bourgas Province, Bulgaria Coordinates: 42°17'29"N 27°13'42"E
(+359) 56 89 57 00 (+359) 55 51 69 11 Fax: (+359) 56 89 57 13
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