Region: Varna, Northern Black Sea Coast

Oenologist: Dragomir Slavchev

DeVina Winery Story

The foundation of this wine project is a shared dream of four friends – and above all, wine lovers. Their story begins in 2016 with the first vineyard plantings. Four years later, in 2020, they release their first vintage. In 2024 comes the breakthrough: their wine The Guest Dimyat 2024 is included in the prestigious Bulgarian ranking DiVino TOP50!

“At deVina, we strive to let our wines reflect the terroir as purely as possible. Our wines breathe their origin: the coolness of the climate, the gentle sea breeze, and the sandy, calcareous soils rich in fossils. Our cellar is located right in the heart of the vineyards – the grapes travel only 100 to 200 meters. This short distance is essential for our production method and the spontaneous fermentations. We work exclusively with our own grapes, ensuring consistent quality and a distinctive style.” — Dragomir Slavchev, co-owner & oenologist. 

      Dragomir Slavchev - oenologist and co-founder

The Estate

• Annual production: 35,000 kg of grapes → approx. 22,300 liters or 30.000 bottles capcity

• Varieties: 80% white & rosé, 20% red in 2 brands “The Guest” and “Tessera”

• Sustainability: fully self-sufficient with solar energy and a private water source, ensuring a sustainable production where authenticity, quality, and terroir expression are at the heart of everything what they do.

     The Vineyards

      Locatie: Komluka, tussen Devnya en Aksakovo (regio Varna). Gelegen nabij het natuurfenomeen Pobiti Kamani (het Stenen Woud), op 15 km van de Zwarte Zee. Vanuit de wijngaarden is er een panoramisch uitzicht over de baai van Varna. Totale oppervlakte wijngaarden: 7,5 hectare. Ligging van de wijngaarden: zuidoostelijke helling, op 170 meter hoogte, met een hellingsgraad van 6–7%.

 Soil and Climate

Calcareous, sandy black soil, low in humus, yet rich in fossils and limestone, shaped by the proximity of the Black Sea. Cool and fresh, due to the constant sea breeze that tempers the vineyards. The southeastern exposure of the vineyards maximize the impact of coastal winds.