Wine Cellar Villa Melnik
Melnik Region, Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s smallest town is nestled into the slopes of the Pirin Mountains, and brimming with cultural sites including a medieval fortress, churches, waterfalls, natural hot springs and the Rozhen Monastery from the Middle Ages. The country’s winemaking heritage can be traced back thousands of years, to the Thracians, and a key part of its more recent vinous renaissance is Villa Melnik, a 30-hectare estate where a centuries-old history has been revived, its new gravity-based winery opening in 2013. Dug into the hillside, tastings here offer views out across valleys ripe for hiking and biking, or even paragliding, and two-hour tours are led by the family, who will happily personalize your experience.
Key Information
- Opening times: Mon – Sun: 09:00 – 18:00
- Signature wine: Aplauz Melnik 55 Reserve, Bergule Melnik
- Wines produced: Orange, Red, Rosé, White
- Grape varieties: Broad-leaved Melnik, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Keratsuda, Mavrud, Melnik 55, Melnik 1300 Jubilee, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Ruen, Sandanski misket, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Viognier
- Accomodation
- Hidden gems: Demonstrations of bush vine training and pruning and late harvest for naturally sweet wines, Music concert with camping, Traditional folklore celebrations
- Time from airport: 1 hour 30 mins from Thessaloniki Airport (Greece), 2 hours from Sofia International Airport (Bulgaria)
- Visit Wine Cellar Villa Melnik's website
Location
Region Villa Melnik, Harsovo Village, Melnik Region, Sandanski Municipality, 2819
