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BULGARIA
RED WINES
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Four emblematic local grapes

Ancient roots. Distinctive wines. A bright future.

MAVRUD

Bulgaria's signature red
Powerful, age-worthy and unmistakably Bulgarian.
Mavrud is Bulgaria's most famous red grape, with a long history dating back to the Thracian era. It produces powerful, age-worthy wines with a distinctive character.
WINE STYLE
full-bodied · structured · firm tannins · high acidity
TYPICAL AROMAS
blackberry · dark cherry · spice · leather
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FOOD PAIRING
grilled lamb · game · rich stews · aged cheeses

MELNIK

Shiroka Melnishka Loza
Elegant and spicy, from Bulgaria's warm Struma Valley.
Melnik (Shiroka Melnishka Loza) is an autochthonous variety from the Struma Valley. It produces elegant, complex wines with refined tannins and a distinctive spicy character.
WINE STYLE
medium to full-bodied · elegant · soft tannins · aromatic
TYPICAL AROMAS
red cherry · herbs · spice · tobacco
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FOOD PAIRING
cured meats · grilled meats · mushrooms · mature cheeses

RUBIN

A modern Bulgarian classic
Fruit, colour and structure from a Nebbiolo × Syrah crossing.
Rubin is a Bulgarian crossing (Nebbiolo × Syrah), created in 1944. It combines structure and elegance with fruit and colour, resulting in approachable yet characterful wines.
WINE STYLE
medium to full-bodied · ripe fruit · smooth tannins
TYPICAL AROMAS
blackcurrant · cherry · violet · dark chocolate
FOOD PAIRING
grilled meats · roasted dishes · hard cheeses

GAMZA

Kadarka
Fresh, bright-fruited and joyfully drinkable.
Gamza (Kadarka) is a light-bodied red grape, appreciated for its freshness, bright fruit and easy drinkability. It reflects the joyful and convivial side of Bulgarian wine culture.
WINE STYLE
light to medium-bodied · vibrant · gentle tannins
TYPICAL AROMAS
raspberry · red cherry · wild strawberry · floral
FOOD PAIRING
roasted poultry · charcuterie · vegetables · mild cheeses

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BULGARIA
RED WINE REGIONS
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wine regions & red grapes

Bulgaria's principal wine regions at a glance.
Map of Bulgaria's five wine regions
REGIONAL GRAPE MATRIX
a visual overview of the principal red grapes by region
REGION MavrudGamzaMelnikRubin MerlotCabernetSyrahPinot
DANUBIAN PLAIN
BLACK SEA COAST
ROSE VALLEY
THRACIAN VALLEY
STRUMA VALLEY
Indigenous Bulgarian variety International / established variety