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About Bulgaria
Bulgaria lies at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and thus, it has attracted both settlers and visitors from other nations. The result, however, is a rich blend of influences and the fortuitous introduction of the vine.
Excavations of Thracian settlements show grape seeds and berries dating back to 6000 years BC. Thus, the grape has always been an integrated feature in the culture of Bulgaria. As a result, numerous festivals centred around the vine are celebrated throughout the year. The most important is the pagan Trifon Zarezan, Vine Grower's Day, celebrated on 14th February when the villagers go to the vineyards to pour wine on the roots of the vines to encourage a bountiful vintage.
The Bulgarian wine industry was structured in its present form at the turn of the century with the nationalization of the co-operatives after the Second World War and the majority of the investment being injected during the late 1960's - early 1970's. However, the fall of communism in 1989, represented the moment of great changes for the Bulgarian wine industry. The process of privatization began in earnest. Over the next few years many wineries were privatized and investment in new equipment and the use of new American and French oak barriques, as well as the traditional Bulgarian oak barrels have contributed immensely to emerging styles of high quality wines.
