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CHÂTEAU AVLI’S OWNER
(IVO IVANOV, FOURTH FROM
LEFT TO RIGHT) WITH HIS TEAM &
FRIENDS AT DIVINO.TASTE
IVO VARBANOV
BRATANOV WINERY
Bratanov Winery is a typical family enterprise – a dream come true for a father and his
two sons. Over the years, their wines Tamianka Shishmanovo Vineyards, Chardonnay Sur
Lie, Syrah Sans Barrique, as well as the premium wines from the 3-BLEND and the Private
Reserve line, have become icons for the cellar. The Young Merlot from Shishmanovo has been
a favourite of wine lovers, and has a noble cause in preserving the Imperial Eagle.
CHÂTEAU AVLI
Château Avli is located in the village of Glushnik, in the Sliven region. The varieties grown are
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Caladoc, Syrah, Muscat, Pinot Grigio,
Gewürztraminer and Viognier. Château Avli continues to develop the Glushnik brand line, produced
from its own vineyards, encapsulated by light, fruity and fresh white wines and rosé, as well as
aromatic, full-bodied and mature red.
IVO VARBANOV
Ivo Varbanov is a classical concert pianist, living in London, who decided to grow a vineyard in
his native country. In 2005, he purchased 13 ha of land, and from 2006 he started planting. Using
organic agricultural practices, the vineyards naturally have small yields. Ivo Varbanov produces
between 25,000 and 30,000 bottles depending on the vintage. His wines are exported and distributed
in Europe, Asia, and the USA, and the main clients are either Michelin starred restaurants
or wine connoisseurs.
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