The regions of Bulgaria
Choose a region to read about its wines and explore the smaller growing areas within it.
- 01Black Sea CoastNo producers listed yetThe Black Sea Coast is a Bulgarian wine region with vineyards along the northern and southern coast and further inland. White grapes are particularly important: local Dimyat and Misket Varnenski grow alongside Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Winegrowing areas include Evksinograd, Varna and Veliki Preslav.
- 02Danubian PlainNo producers listed yetThe Danubian Plain is a wine region of low plains, hills and plateaus in northern Bulgaria. Its vineyards extend from Vidin and Vratsa through Pleven and Suhindol to Ruse and Svishtov. Gamza and Cabernet Sauvignon make red wines, while Lyaskovets has a tradition of sparkling wine.
- 03Rose Valley3 producersBetween Bulgaria's Balkan Mountains and Sredna Gora, Rose Valley combines vineyards with rose gardens and rose-oil production. Red Misket is a grape used for light, aromatic white wines. Dry and semi-dry examples are associated with Sungurlare, while Nova Zagora also makes sparkling wine.
- 04Struma Valley5 producersStruma Valley is a warm Bulgarian wine region along the river that flows south to the Aegean Sea. Reds predominate, including wines from the local grapes Shiroka Melnishka and Melnik 55. Around Melnik, vineyards grow on sandy hills, while Sandanski is among the country's warmest winegrowing areas.
- 05Thracian Lowland8 producersIn southern Bulgaria, the Thracian Lowland wine region extends into parts of Sakar Mountain. Red grapes predominate, including local Mavrud alongside Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Rubin. Mavrud wines can have berry, earthy, herbal and spicy notes, with high acidity and pronounced drying tannin.