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
Tasting options
Accommodation
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)