If wine is your passion, you should read this! Here you will find the best wine spots of Bulgaria along with some amazing ideas for wine experiences, tastings and short trips. This is your ultimate guide in the world of wine! We are starting our journey from the north border, very close to Romania. Then we are heading south, even starting to beat in the rhythm of Sofia’s heart for a bit. Finally... we are topping it all off with a surprising destination!
At the bank of the Danube River
The wines of our first location stand out with purity, airiness and elegance not only in Bulgaria, but also on the world wine stage! Bonnia Estate & Winery Resort is a boutique complex with impeccable interior details, where you will indulge in a luxurious ambiance and fine wines, which have won many international awards! Treat yourself to a relaxing holiday here or just stop by for a walk around and a wine tasting for two or four!
History and wine in Veliko Tarnovo
In the old capital, at the Samodovska Market, in a cozy atmosphere and together with a professional oenologist you will taste a whole of 5 lovely wines from the region. After that, don’t you dare leave without taking a stroll down the streets of the old town, which hide history at every corner!
At the heart of Sofia
Sofia is full of charm and surprises! We are immersing you in its magic and telling you its stories in the language of wine! Join us for a secret tour and taste selected wines from small boutique cellars at a couple of different locations, create your bohemian idyll in Cellar 52, turn your home into a fine restaurant with a personal sommelier, or taste Bulgarian wines in a cozy atmosphere at the center of the capital!
At the foot of Stara Planina
There is no better place for wine tasting than the cellar of a true castle! Chateau Copsa near Sopot and Chateau Windy Hills down the road to Sliven are unconventional wine locations, which promise to take you to a different time and place. Their own vineyards are situated namely here, creating a breathtaking view before you and giving you the opportunity to track the route of wine – from the vine to the cellar!
Kings’ Valley
Ancient culture, treasures, tombs of great Thracian kings and numerous legends of bravery and courage are hidden in the lands of Kazanlak. Right here, amidst 220 hectars of vineyards, you will find the winery of Edoardo Mirolio: one of the top 3 wineries in the Thracian lowland. Expect an exclusive wine tour with a tasting and a lunch with typical home-made dishes!
In the forests of Sakar
The travel for the palate continues! With pleasure for all senses in the forest of Sakar and the winery of Zaara Estate. Here the symphony of the crickets, the aromas from the garden herbs, and the tastes of the selected wines make you lose track of time. The SPA space and the opportunity for full relaxation top it all off!
The beauty of Pirin
This is one of the richest regions when it comes to wine experiences! Villa Melnik is a family winery created with lots of love and attention to detail. It has been marked one of the top 100 wine destinations in the world! Villa Sintika is another impressive location with traditions in wine production of over 60 years, around 100 different kinds of Mediterranean plants and a small olive forest. Here you can follow the steps of the shooting team of the Bulgarian series “Wine” and become part of an unforgettable behind the scenes adventure. On the other hand, the Zlaten Rozhen cellar will take you to a retro wine romance with a tasting of selected wines and a walk around the one and only in Bulgaria retro car museum!
At the foot of the Rhodope Mountain
At the foot of the Rhodope Mountain, just 26 km away from Plovdiv, villa Yustina is an example of a quality wine! Here you can not only taste, but also turn into an oenologist for a day, creating your own blend! Or just surprise your loved one with a romantic and memorable adventure for two among the endless vineyards!