site.btaStratsin Winery: Adding Two More Wines to Its Assortment

BTA will present dozens of Bulgarian wineries in the New BG WINE Leads the Way series ahead of the 9th UN Global Conference on Wine Tourism, which will be hosted in Plovdiv. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the UN World Tourism Organization.

Stratsin Winery will offer two new wines on the market – a limited batch of white wine from the Albarino variety and a light red wine from the local Pamid variety. This was announced in an interview with the Bulgarian News Agency by Marina Kostadinova, manager of Ven Group, owner of the winery located in the Pomorie region.

"The Albarino vineyard is still young and produces little, so the first batch will be limited but extremely interesting," Kostadinova said. The new Pamid wine is aimed at fans of more ethereal and traditional Bulgarian flavors.

According to her, despite the good quality of the harvest, this year's drought has led to lower yields and higher grape prices, which will affect the final price of the wines.

The winery marks ten years since its establishment. During this period, significant investments have been made in technological equipment and new vineyard plantings, including grape varieties suited for cultivation near the sea. By the end of the year, Stratsin Winery will participate in prestigious events such as the “Young Wine Parade” in Plovdiv and DiVino Taste 2025 in Sofia.

The winery was founded with inspiration from family tradition—co-founder Krasimir Kostadinov’s grandfather was a winemaker before the socialist era. “The secret to good wine is dedication, consistency, and love. What sets us apart is our scale—we are a small winery with great attention to detail,” emphasized Kostadinova.

Stratsin Winery is located in the village of Stratsin, 30 km from Pomorie, and produces wines with a distinct Black Sea character from 300 decares of its own vineyards. They cultivate varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, as well as rarer ones like Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, and Albariño. The proximity to the Black Sea provides favorable conditions for grape ripening and imparts a characteristic minerality to the wines. Winters are mild, autumns are long and warm, springs are cool, and summers are warm and humid with prevailing daytime and nighttime breezes.

The winery’s wines are featured in three series - Picky Magpie, Early Birds, and Soulmates. Some of the most talked-about and interesting wines include the Soulmates Sauvignon Blanc Rosé, the Early Birds Vermentino, and the Soulmates white blend of Grenache Blanc and Vermentino, which was included in the Divino TOP 50 ranking for 2023.

Stratsin Winery’s wines have won awards at international competitions and are sold exclusively in specialty stores and venues with a focus on wine. The winery is open to wine tourists year-round, offering a tasting room and a large terrace with scenic views for outdoor events.