Wine Enthusiast Magazine Listed Bulgaria’s Thracian Lowlands As the Second Best Wine Destination for 2017
Wine Enthusiast rated Bulgaria’s Thracian Valley as the second best wine destination in the world for 2017 right after Argentina. The American magazine describes the region as one of the oldest winemaking regions in the world where wine has been made for over 7 000 years and where archaeological wonders combine with modern wines in a travel fantasyland.
The list of recommended wineries includes Dragomir Winery Estate, Minkov Brothers Wine Cellar, Chateau Assena, Angel’s Estate, Edoardo Miroglio Winery.
Excellent wines are produced from indigenous varieties such as Mavrud and international grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah or Merlot. Wines are also made from Rubin, while white wines are produced from native Misket and Dimyat as well as more familiar Chardonnay and Viognier.
About 7000 foreign tourists come to Bulgaria for a wine week tour each year. Most visitors come from the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia and Scandinavia. Bulgaria has 143 wineries and more than 50 chateaux as well as plenty of charming places to stay and dine. A wine week will cost you around 350 to 740 Eur. Best destinations are the cities of Melnik, Sandanski, Plovdiv, Pazardzik. Haskovo, Vidin and Russe. 136,596 litres of wine have been produced in 2015 in 204 wine producing companies. In 2016 the country’s wine export reached 22M litres and 23M Euro.
So pack your bags and explore the best places to stay and wine in Bulgaria.
