Live Blogging Wines from Bulgaria February 2, 2010 • By winepleasures Bulgarian Wine Tasting. Join us with questions and comments! Bulgarian wine tasting evening with Juan Manuel Gonzalvo (Sommelier) and Nedko Nedev (Vinos de Bulgaria). Bulgaria is producing about 70% red wines, 25% white wines and 5% fortified and sparkling wine. Over 80% of the wine production is exported nowadays to over 70 countries spread worldwide. Bulgarian wines are winning medals and recognitions at most prestigious fairs and exhibitions in Spain, Italy, France, the UK, America, Canada, Singapore, China, Germany, and elsewhere. Recommend the indigenous grape varieties like Mavrud, Melnik, and Rubin (Nebbiolo and Shiraz crossing), as well as the traditionally superb quality Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Bulgarian oak barrels contribute to the uniqueness of the Bulgarian wines adding to them hints of vanilla, white bread, and walnut. The quality of the Bulgarian oak is considered very close to that of the leading French oak (both are tight-grain oaks). A combination of Bulgarian, French, and American oak barrels is most common within boutique Bulgarian wineries. Some of the best Bulgarian white wines have aged in an acacia barrels. Share this:EmailTweet