Climate & wine regions
Though not a large country, Bulgaria has several different climate areas, three of which are known worldwide as having the potential to produce great wine grapes: continental, Mediterranean, and maritime.
Beyond climates, it's easiest to think about Bulgaria in terms of five main viticulture areas: Thracian Valley, Danube Plain, Black Sea Coast, Rose Valley, and Struma Valley. Each offers a unique combination of soil, topography, sunshine, wind, and rain. Like other winegrowing regions of the world, each can be subdivided even further, as well.
Vineyards in Bulgaria's Danube Plain
Vineyards at sunset on Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast
Five main viticultural regions of Bulgaria (photo of Bessa Valley Winery)
Bulgaria's Rose Valley
Bulgaria is a leading producer of rose oil, popularly used in cosmetics & fine fragrances.
Melnik is a beautiful small town in Bulgaria's Struma Valley & home to an indigenous varietal of the same name.
Vineyards in Bulgaria's Thracian Valley