Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia
Description
During your personal tasting experience I will guide you through the distinctive world of Bulgarian wines. Although Bulgaria has been producing wine for 5000 years it is still relatively unknown to the rest of the world. Now a rising new generation of Bulgarian boutique winemakers are devoted to the craft and bringing new attention to our country. You will taste 5 wine varieties of local grapes unique to Bulgaria, that can not be found anywhere else: Miskets, Melnik, Mavrud, Gumza and Rubin. Plus, local cheeses, artisanal bread and mineral water. The tasting is held in one of the best boutique wine shops in Sofia – Tempus Vini, which is located on an artsy street in the city center, known for its fine restaurants and boutiques. And just a few streets away from Sofia’s main pedestrian boulevard. During the tasting I can tell you about the wine regions of Bulgaria including the history and the wine culture of my beautiful country. All tastings are held in English or Bulgarian
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(574)
This was such a great experience. The host set it up the table with cheese and glasses and made it comfortable for us to try the wine. He had a powerpoint presentation to go over the history of wine in the area.
I enjoy wine, but know little about Bulgarian wines. Calin was the perfect host—providing the history of wine making in Bulgaria as well as the differences in the regional vintages. I highly recommend this experience to boost your knowledge and taste some amazing wines!
Fun wine tasting. The host was very knowledgeable about Bulgarian wines. We enjoyed trying the 5 wines and sampling the cheeses. It was nice to find out more about Bulgarian winemaking, and the wines tasted great. Highly recommend!
We thoroughly enjoyed learning about Bulgarian wine history from Kalin yesterday and then trying five different Bulgarian wines plus three cheeses. The choice of wines were excellent and we appreciated Kalin’s gentle manner and expertise in this field .
It is an intimate and personal wine tasting. The full history of wine production in Bulgaria is covered.
Excellent wines and very friendly as well as excellent service! We can highly recommend!
Great experience! Kalin was super friendly and knowledgeable, and the Bulgarian wines were delicious and unlike anything we've tried before. The cheese and bread were a perfect match. Definitely recommend it if you're in Sofia! 🍷
Great experience even for people who don't know much about wine. Host who is also an owner of the business and wine producer made an introduction to wine history in Bulgaria. 5 different wines with complimentary cheese and water. Highly recommended
Kalin offers an unforgettable wine-tasting experience showcasing wines from Bulgaria's diverse wine regions. You will discover rare and distinctive flavors that are hard to find elsewhere but well worth experiencing and savoring.
I recently visited Sofia for a weekend trip, and I wanted to thank you for the wonderful wine tasting experience you hosted. The event was one of the highlights of my visit. I learned a great deal about the history of Bulgarian wine, different grape varieties, and the winemaking process. As it was my first wine tasting experience, I especially appreciated the way everything was explained and presented. The guidance was informative, engaging, and perfectly suited for a beginner. The wines themselves were excellent, and the cheeses served alongside them were delicious and paired beautifully with the wines. The entire experience was both educational and enjoyable. After the tasting, I tried to find some of the wines I had sampled at the airport duty-free shops, but unfortunately I could not find them. My only regret is not purchasing a few bottles of Tempus Vini wines during the event. I will certainly not make the same mistake next time! Everything was perfect, and if I could, I would rate the experience 11 out of 10. Thank you for your hospitality and for making my trip to Sofia even more memorable. I wish you continued success and sincerely hope to see the Tempus Vini brand available in many more places around the world. Thank you again for a fantastic experience.
