Wine Tours in Bulgaria - Discover the Magic of Wine

Wine tours in Bulgaria are included as an attraction in the programs of Bulgarian tour operators. Specialized tours are organized for foreigners, giving them the opportunity to travel in the wine regions of Bulgaria, to taste a variety of high quality wines, produced from Bulgarian grapes in Bulgarian wineries, combined with tasting of traditional Bulgarian meals.

Where the Wine Comes From?

For groups of tourists interested in the wine tasting session, the wineries organize such tours upon request. During the session, several varieties of wine are tested – white and red wines, and sometimes one ore two kinds of rakiya (Bulgarian traditional alcoholic drink) if produced in the same winery; all this accompanied with the right appetizers.

Wine Tasting in Damianitza Winery

Experienced specialists tell the story of the winery, the production technology, the characteristics and the qualities of the produced wine, and give advice to new wine testers. Some wineries propose packages for tourists, including lunch or dinner accompanied by folklore program, along with demonstrations of traditional Bulgarian crafts.

Wine Tasting in Damianitza Winery

The wine tour, which I would like to offer you are organized by the winery of Damianitza at various times throughout the week and the weekends. Their tours are designed to provide you with a thoroughly enjoyable experience while visiting the winery itself, Melnik town, and Melnik region.

Visiting No Man's Land Vineyard

A walk in Melnik is an exceptional experience. There is a distinctive style of the town. The planning and architecture of various ages can be seen in the 200 houses and churches partially, or fully restored, dating from the Middle Age and the Renaissance period, as well as the typical architecture of the Melnik’s houses from the first half of the 18th century. Upon request, visits to the following regional attractions can be arranged:

• No Man's Land vineyard
• The Rozhen Monastery
• Roupite Region
• Sculptural Park of Ilindenci
• Local Fairs

Vicky in the Restaurant of Despot Slav Hotel in Melnik

A Guided Tour

A guide from the winery of Damianitza will show you the winery. You will follow the path of the wine and will learn how to taste and serve the wine. This 60 minute experience is perfect for the novice, and for those who would like to learn the basics.

Tour of Melnik & Bulgarian Cuisine Tasting

You will start your day with a tour of the winery and the vineyards in the Melnik region. You will learn more about the terroir (it is a French word, which gives information about the soil, altitude, exposure, and micro climate of the region where the vineyard is growing) and why each wine growing region produces wine with its own personality and style. Afterwards, in a typical Melnik house you will enjoy a lunch, or dinner prepared especially for you. A perfect balance - wine and food - what a pleasure and delicacy! Enjoy the sunset with a glass of Melnik wine.

Coffee Break in Melnik – Dimitrii, Elena and my Mam

Tour of Melnik & Bulgarian Cuisine Tasting

You will start your day with a tour of the winery and the vineyards in the Melnik region. You will learn more about the terroir (it is a French word, which gives information about the soil, altitude, exposure, and micro climate of the region where the vineyard is growing) and why each wine growing region produces wine with its own personality and style. Afterwards, in a typical Melnik house you will enjoy a lunch, or dinner prepared especially for you. A perfect balance - wine and food - what a pleasure and delicacy! Enjoy the sunset with a glass of Melnik wine.

Town of Melnik

Wine Tasting at Kordopoulova House - the Oldest in Melnik

The guide will organize for you an unforgettable wine tasting in the oldest underground cellar, dug straight into the sandstone. You will taste the selection of premium wines in an unusual atmosphere. Kordopulova House was built in 1754 specifically for wine production and was bought by the rich and known merchant Manolis Kordopoulos. The Kordopulova House is currently a private museum that is visited by 30,000 tourists a year.

Kordopulova House © Никола Груев

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with the charming Wine Tour Coordinator Mrs. Tzvetelina Shtova to discover the magic of wine!

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