Trifon Zarezan at Villa Melnik 2019

The month of February is dedicated to love and wine in Bulgaria! This is the month of two of Bulgaria’s most favorite holidays – the day of St. Valentine’s and the day of St. Trifon Zarezan – guardian of vinegrowers and winemakers! Whether you are in love with wine or tipsy on love, grab you sweetheardt and share this holiday with us!

Wine Cellar Villa Melnik invites you to our annual Celebration of Vinegrowes and Winemakers, St. Trifon Zarezan on 16.02.2019, Saturday, at our winery near Harsovo.

The celebration is part of the Melnik Wineries Open Doors, 14-17.02.2019! This year, 10 wineries in the region of Melnik, Sandanski and Petrich are opening doors to visitors. Find out who they are by following the link above!

Mark yourself as “Attending” on Villa Melnik’s Facebook event here.

Program at Villa Melnik on 16.02.2019:

10:00 Our winery’s doors are open to all guests

10:30 Start of the local farmers’ market

11:00 Start of the ritual to bless the vineyards and prune the vines

• You have the chance to prune the vines with the help of our experienced vinegrowers

11:30 – 15:00 Folklore program with local performance groups

• You are encouraged to wear you folklore costume and dancing shoes

12:00 – 15:00 BBQ and mulled wine

11:00 – 17:00:

• Tours of the winery facilities and underground cellar
• Tasting of the new vintages whites, roses, and young red wines
• You can of course purchase Villa Melnik’s wines
• And many other surprises

Free entry.  All are welcome!

For more info, reach us at [email protected] or 0884 840 320. See you there!