Bulgarian WinesInternational wine lovers could recognise the familiar French and German grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling and Chardonnay. These varietals were accompanied by the Bulgarian indigenous grapes such as the black Gamza, Mavrud, and Melnik, and the white Misket and Dimiat. A white grape originally from Rkatsiteli Georgia (east of Bulgaria) is also a common alternative. Bulgarian wines are graded into three different categories. This has been the result of the implementation of wine laws which were introduced back in 1978. There are vineyards in all parts of Bulgaria, except for the region around the capital city Sofia. For administrative reasons the vineyards have been grouped into five ‘viticultural’ regions.
This area produces red and white wine (e.g. the Suhindol. Russe and Svishtov wineries)
The region which is affected by the climate from the Black sea produces mainly white wine (e.g. Khan Krum, and Varna)
This area is best known for its red wines. (e.g. Plodiv and Assenovgrad)
This very warm region is famous for reds (e.g. Melnik)
This central and mountainous region it is also better for reds and is famous for brands such as Sliven, which makes Cabernet, Merlot and Chardonnay. 
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