Sakar is in the eastern part of Bulgaria's Thracian Lowland, which includes parts of Sakar Mountain. Its wines belong to the warmer eastern Thracian style, distinct from the western sector's blended-red profile.
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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.
- Brestnik1 producerBrestnik makes red, semi-dry white and dessert wines, and homemade wine remains part of local tradition.
- 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.
- 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.