Danube
River Plains (Northern Region) This region has around 30% of the vineyards in
the country and includes three sub-regions. (Eastern, Central, Western)
Black
Sea Coastal (Eastern Region) This region has around 30% of the vineyards and
includes three sub-regions (Northern sea coast, Internal sub-region, South sea
coast)
The
Valley of the Roses (Sub-Balkan Region) To the south of the Balkan Mountains
spreads the sub-Balkan region with its two sub-regions: Eastern sub-region. It
includes the Sungurlare Valley which mainly grows “Red Misket”, designated for
the production of dry and semi-dry wines. Western sub-region. It includes the
Rose Valley.
Thracian
Valley (Southern Region) It includes around 35% of the vineyard massifs and is
characterized by a moderate continental climate and good distribution of
precipitation during the vegetation period.
Struma
Valley Region (South Western Region) This Bulgarian region includes the
southwestern parts of the country. It is not large in size, but it possesses
some specific climatic features which are very similar to the Mediterranean
regions. Along the valley of the Struma river a unique Bulgarian varietal
“Broad Leaved Vine of Melnik” (Shiroka Melnishka) is cultivated for the
production of dry and semi-dry wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pamid
varietals are also grown in the area. The local wines are characterized by full
taste, with spicy southern tones
