Yalovo Winery – A Hidden Gem in Veliko Tarnovo

Yalovo Winery is a charming boutique winery nestled at the base of the Balkan Mountains, just south of Veliko Tarnovo. Founded by visionary Anton Tanev and oenologist Dimitar Dimov, this winery aims to create wines that reflect the unique beauty of the Danubian Plain. The wines produced here blend traditional methods with modern techniques, resulting in a distinctive character that wine lovers appreciate.

Housed in a beautifully preserved early 20th-century school building, Yalovo Winery offers a unique atmosphere.

Renovations and Transformation in 2014

The winery occupies a historic stone structure that once served as a school, built in the early 1900s. After closing in the 1950s, the building was protected as a cultural monument. In 2014, renovations began to transform this former school into a winery. Today, wine production occurs in a modern facility adjacent to the main building, while the old classrooms have been repurposed as wine aging rooms. Visitors can also enjoy a tasting room, a bar with an open kitchen, a dining area, and a beautifully landscaped garden.

Main Grape Varieties at Yalovo Winery

The winemakers at Yalovo Winery carefully select vineyard plots to cultivate a variety of grapes, ensuring that the essence of the region is captured in each bottle. They focus on reviving traditional local grape varieties, including Dimyat, Pamid, Gamza, Rubin, and Chardonnay. This commitment to quality and tradition allows Yalovo Winery to produce wines that truly represent the Danubian Plain.

Experiences to book at Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria

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Christopher Stoltz
May 12, 2024
We did a tasting at the winery last weekend. The service was excellent, the wine was great, and the people were friendly. Will definitely stop by again when we are back in the region. Definitely a great afternoon.
vaniamisheva
August 29, 2024
Great place. Everything is prepared with great taste and attention to detail. The wines we tasted are exceptional.
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Location

Location 2 Street Shesta, Yalovo, 5056, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Region

Veliko Tarnovo, Danubian Plain, Bulgaria

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Accommodation
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Pets Allowed
Parking
Bus Parking

Visiting Hours

Monday - Sunday
11:00 - 18:00

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine
Fortified Wine
Spirits

Grape varieties

Rubin
Cherven Misket
Dimyat
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Gamza
Pamid

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Reviews (10)

President Assistant
Reviewed on November 6, 2024

It was an amazing experience! We loved visiting the winery and we had a great guide who explained to us the details for all the wines. The selection was diverse and we were able to taste a great variety of wines. It is a little gem in Yalovo and we highly recommend for a visit.

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Dan Sferdian
Reviewed on October 27, 2024

Nice experience! Very good wine (white, rose, red) and the best pelin that I tested ever. Very close to Veliko Tarnove, 15 min and pleassure view until winery. Thanks a lot to Mr. George for the presentation and guided tour through wines.

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Ljubo Nicov
Reviewed on October 12, 2024

I visited this place on 28/09/2024 Very nice place. The people in the winery were extremely kind, welcoming and smiling and their wine was wonderful. Inside everything looked fantastic. Compliments to the young people who welcomed us.

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Serjil Serjil
Reviewed on September 26, 2024

Super good service and high quality WINE. The attention of the girl JOANA was VERY KIND. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED WITHOUT A DOUBT💫

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Nikola Gudarovski
Reviewed on September 6, 2024

A lovely little cellar, in a lovely little village. They were very nice and kind hosts. They have a very nice series of wines, offering also traditional Bulgarian varieties (Gamza, Dimyat, etc.). If you have a way to Tarnovo or Gabrovo, be sure to visit the winery.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria

Where is Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria located?

Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria is located in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

What type of wines does Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria produce?

Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine, Fortified Wine, Spirits.

What grape varieties do they plant at Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria?

At Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria, they cultivate Rubin, Cherven Misket, Dimyat, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Gamza, Pamid.

What languages do they speak at the Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria?

At Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria they speak English, French.

Do they produce organic wines at Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria?

No, Yalovo Winery - Traditional Wines from Bulgaria is not an organic wine producer.