Region: Struma Valley, PGI Thracian Valley

Sub Region: Melnik, Struma Valley

Oenologist: Roumyana Stoilova

Soils: sandy, limestone, volcanic

Grape varieties: Broad-leaved Melnik Vine (Melnik), Early Melnik Vine (Melnik 55), Mavrud, Ruen, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Tamianka, Sandanski Misket, Chardonnay and Viognier

Brands: Family Tradition, Bergulé, Aplauz

Annual production: 30 hectares (200 000 bottles)

Have you ever been 'connected' with Bulgarian wine? No? Surely now is the right moment to do it! Villa Melnik has everything to show in a bottle of wine, the Bulgarian character, the traditions of the region of Melnik, the warm Mediterranean climate and the influence of the nearby river Struma. The microclimate in this region is the ideal to produce one of the best wines around the country. Here, and only here, is the place for cultivation of native varieties of Melnik grape, which give splendid wine, the favourite one of Winston Chruchill. Read more

Wine Cellar Villa Melnik to be listed as one of the World's Best Vineyards. At #39 in the 2020 Top 50, Villa Melnik represents Bulgaria in this prestigious ranking.