During one of the largest and the most important wine expos in Plovdiv - Vinaria 2017 was held a prestigious wine competition. Over 360 wines and spirits participated in the International Competition "Vinaria 2017" that was held at the International Fair Plovdiv. More than 300 wines from more than 50 wine producers from Bulgaria, Moldova, Macedonia, South Africa, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Turkey. The drinks were evaluated by a professional 24-member jury. The 15 members of the which were from the Union of Oenologists in Bulgaria - a partner of the National Vine and Wine Chamber in the organisation of the competition.
The results:
83 wines were awarded golden and silver medals by the International Commission of Vinaria 2017. 50 of them became grabbed the gold ones. The biggest amount of awards received "Villa Yambol": 9 gold and four silver medals. The winery also won the prize of "Barrel of the Year." This year the huge attention was paid to the local Bulgarian grape varieties. For the first time was awarded the prize "Recommended local variety". The winner of the prize become the indigenous Bulgarian grape variety - Red Misket (Cherven Misket) from Karabunar Winery.
Who grabbed Golden Rhyton (Zlaten Rhyton)?
- WHITE varieties and blended wines from the last harvest
Kabile Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 Thracian Valley, produced by "Villa Yambol."
- Rose varieties and blended wines from the last harvest
Gradn Prix Golden Rhythm Rose, PGI Thracian Valley 2016 produced by "Black Sea Gold" AD
- Rose varieties and blended wines from the last harvest
GAETAN ROSE 2015 produced by Wine Cellar "Oryahovitsa" Ltd.
- WHITE varieties and blended wines from older vintages
Elenovo 2015 Chardonnay produced by "Edoardo Miroglio" Ltd.
- Red varieties and blends from the last harvest
Villa Marvella Cabernet Franc, PGI Thracian Valley 2016 produced by "Black Sea Gold" AD
- Red varieties and blended wines from older vintages
Rubaiyat red blend 2012 produced by "Vinex Preslav."
Where, when and why?
Vinaria 2017 is going to take place till the 26th of February at the International Fair Plovdiv.
Entrance Fee: 5 lv.
Working time: 22 - 25 Feb - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
26 Feb - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For more information visit the official website of the International Fair Plovdiv. Photos, videos, and updates can be found on our official FB page.