A Champagne & Sparkling Wine Festival is scheduled to be held at the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia in Bulgaria’s capital city on November 20 and 21, each day from 1pm to 9pm. “In a luxurious and cosy atmosphere, visitors will give their senses a unique experience and enjoyment of tastings of exquisite brands of wines and delicacies from renowned world and Bulgarian producers,” organisers say.
Grape growing and wine production have a long history in Bulgaria, dating back to the times of the Thracians. There is evidence of Bulgarian winemaking since 4000 B.C. Wine is, together with beer and grape rakia, among the most popular alcoholic beverages in the country.
The US Ambassador to Bulgaria Herro Mustafa honoured the Bulgarian tradition…
The US Ambassador to Bulgaria Herro Mustafa honoured the Bulgarian tradition of pruning the vines on
the Wine and Vine Day – Trifon Zarezan, on February 14.
