Brestnik is a wine area in Bulgaria's Thracian Lowland, associated with red, semi-dry white and dessert wines. Homemade wine remains part of local tradition.
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Elsewhere in Thracian Lowland
- AsenovgradNo producers listed yetAsenovgrad is closely linked with Mavrud and retains a major concentration of its vineyards.
- Haskovo1 producerHaskovo's Thracian Lowland wines emphasize Cabernet Franc and Syrah, with rich aroma and depth.
- HisaryaNo producers listed yetHisarya is a viticultural centre in Thracian Lowland.
- IvaylovgradNo producers listed yetIvaylovgrad is a viticultural centre in Thracian Lowland.
- KarlovoNo producers listed yetKarlovo is a wine-producing centre in Thracian Lowland.
- LyubimetsNo producers listed yetLyubimets grows Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mavrud and Melnik for concentrated red wines.
- Pazardzhik4 producersIn western Thracian Lowland, Pazardzhik is associated with blended reds and grows international grapes alongside Mavrud and Rubin.
- PerushtitsaNo producers listed yetPerushtitsa makes red, semi-dry white and dessert wines and has extensive Mavrud plantings.
- PlovdivNo producers listed yetAround Plovdiv, Mavrud and Rubin make reds with rich aroma and depth. Mavrud reaches maturity here around the beginning of October.
- Sakar2 producersSakar is on the warmer eastern side of Thracian Lowland, in a sector that also includes Nova Zagora.
- SeptemvriNo producers listed yetSeptemvri is in the western sector of Thracian Lowland and is associated with blended red wines.
- StambolovoNo producers listed yetThe wine to look for here is Merlot, aromatic and given time in oak and then in bottle.
Producers in Brestnik
Producer profiles
- Bessa Valley Winery Ltd.Merlot-dominant, 250-hectare estate in Bulgaria's Thracian Valley, farming clay-limestone land near Ognyanovo.