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Villa Melnik Winery is a charming family-owned boutique winery located in Bulgaria’s picturesque Struma River Valley. Surrounded by the stunning Prin and Belasitsa Mountains, this winery is dedicated to producing exceptional wines from the indigenous Melnik grape. The Zikatanov family’s commitment to winemaking reflects a deep respect for the land and its rich historical significance.
The Zikatanov family has cultivated a diverse range of both indigenous and international grape varieties, aiming to restore the historical prestige of Melnik wines. Their vineyards feature unique blends that combine rare Bulgarian grapes with popular international varietals. Notable wines produced here include Shiroka Melnik, Ruen, Melnik 1300, Mavrud, Sandanski Misket, Keratsuda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Sauvignon Blanc.
The modern winery, renovated in 2013, has a capacity of 250 tons of grapes annually.
Designed across three levels, the winery’s cellars are carved into sandy hills, allowing for a gravity-flow winemaking process. This energy-efficient method ensures that the wine is treated with care, preserving its natural qualities.
Villa Melnik Winery is dedicated to an honest approach to winemaking, prioritizing the local environment and the preferences of wine enthusiasts. Their high-quality wines maintain the distinct character of the Melnik region, making them a true representation of Bulgaria’s winemaking heritage.
Villa Melnik, Harsovo Village, Sandanski Region, 2819, Bulgaria
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Villa Melnik Winery.
Write a reviewA very good experience of tasting and visiting the winery. It is still in development, but they do tastings of many wines in several languages every day. We would definitely go back. Incredible natural environment.
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This is THE winery to visit in southwestern Bulgaria. The estate is expansive and beautiful (the image you expect the in winery tourism). The wines (especially the reds which are mostly all dry/sec) are very high quality and wonderful in taste many having won European awards. The highlight was our tour guide Kristina Stamatova (please ask for her for an English tour). She explains every detail in clear terms and makes you feel very welcome! Cheers to her professionalism!
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Fantastic wine tour and tasting here yesterday with amazing guide Kristina. Super friendly, informative tour of the winery - didn’t book, just turned up and had the place to ourselves. Impeccable English spoken and we were made to feel so welcome. Tour and tasting of one wine is 5BGN, 15BGN for 4 wines plus snacks, 20BGN for 5. Great value. All around a brilliant experience, thank you!
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A very well done tour/tasting and excellent value for money. In addition we had a tour in French what more could you ask for. The wines tasted seemed very good and very well made. Bravo 👏
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Highly recommended. Easy access, free parking. Interesting explanation. Very friendly staff. Nice facilities. Very complete tasting! Good price.
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