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BULGARIA
DISCOVERY
THE VINEYARDS AT ROSALEA
Varbanov is the first Bulgarian member of the
Académie Internationale du Vin.
KAPATOVO
The first vintage wines under the Kapatovo label were
launched in the Bulgarian market in 2009. Varieties
grown include Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon
Blanc, Syrah, Marselan, Petit Verdot and Primitivo,
as well as the recently planted Grenache, Mourvedre
and Carignan. Kapatovo owns French barriques and
produces limited series of white and red still wines
in bottles and Tetra Pak packaging. Since the 2017
vintage Kapatovo has also produced rosé wine.
ORBELIA WINERY
ORBELIA
Orbelia owns 12 ha of vineyards in the Petrich region,
planted with the Sandanski Misket, Broadleaved
Melnik, Early Melnik, Rubin, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc and Merlot varieties. The winery
predominantly produces still, dry wines, with a focus
on the typical south-western varieties of Sandanski
Misket and Melnik. The brands marketed are Orbelia
and Via Aristotelis.
ROSALEA
Rosalea grows 8 hectares of vineyards on the gentle
slopes of Sakar, not far from the town of Harmanli,
with the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Chardonnay, Mavrud and
Rubin. Rosalea’s team focuses on growing and
fermenting other Bulgarian and Balkan varieties with
perseverance and patience.
RUPEL WINERY & VINEYARDS
RUPEL WINERY
The Rupel Winery was established in 2005 with the
planting of the first vines. The winemaker is Spiro
Stoyanov, from the town of Petrich. The winery
specialises in white, rosé and dry red wines, with
a particular focus on varietal wines, from the local
Melnik 55, unique to the region, to several international
varieties. Rupel offers tastings and visits.
VILLA MELNIK
Villa Melnik was ranked #39 among the Top 50
World’s Best Vineyards in 2020. The family-owned
estate is situated near the village of Harsovo, some
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