Wine Rock is an interactive wine tasting that combines six bold red wines with six iconic rock songs. Each wine is selected to reflect the character, emotion and rhythm of the respective song. The tasting is accompanied by music, short stories about each wine and song. At the same time, we will taste and hear each wine - like a journey through the worlds of music and wine. We will talk, listen and drink The Stooges, Syrah, Mavrud, Motörhead, Grenache, Tool and more...
DATES OF HOLDING: 11.07.25, Friday, 18.00 12.07.25, Saturday, 15.00
Global wine lovers between traditions and modern passions
Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yasen Zahariev
40
лв.
What determines fashions and interest in wine? Magazines, Robert Parker, cinema, TV shows, wine competitions, healthy eco-friendly trends, wine tourism, etc. Lecture on modern wine culture and education of the wine public. Tasting of 6 wines that were, are or (maybe) will be in fashion.
Defects in wine – origin and impact on sensory evaluation
Lecturer: Prof. Hristo Spasov
40
лв.
The topic is suitable for wine lovers with more experience, who have a clear interest in tasting and consuming wines and show a critical view of their quality. Information is included on the nature of defects in wines, their manifestation in color, aroma and taste, their origin, causative agents (microorganisms and processes). The degree of damage to the sensory profile of wines is commented on, as well as ways to combat the causes of defects. A set of aromas is presented, demonstrating defects in different types of wines. Wines with modeled defects in them are subjected to tasting.
DATES OF HELD: 12.07.25, Saturday, 16.30 13.07.25, Sunday, 15.00
Bulgarian terroir - influence on the style and quality of wines
Lecturer: Prof. Hristo Spasov
40
лв.
The topic is suitable for all wine lovers who want to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the Bulgarian wine-growing regions. The presentation includes information about the influence of natural and climatic factors on the sensory profile of wines, their manifestation in the five wine-growing regions in Bulgaria and the specifics of wines from the respective region. The topic will be demonstrated and supported by 5-6 wines from different regions and wineries of Bulgaria, highly representing the regional specifics.
DATES OF HELD: 12.07.25, Saturday, 19.30 13.07.25, Sunday, 18.00
Pinot Noir from vineyard to glass - a challenge for everyone
Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yasen Zahariev
40
лв.
The Pinot Noir variety is difficult to understand, especially in Bulgaria, where red wine is "to be carried in a towel". The wine from this variety is delicate and complex. It requires a specific climate, precision, patience, sensitivity and luck. Tasting of 6 Pinot Noirs from all over the world.
DATES OF HOLDING: 12.07.25, Saturday, 18.00
White under the sun
Lecturer: Emil Koralov
40
лв.
Is the warm climate the enemy of fresh white wine? Can there be white wines south of Plovdiv, Rome, Barcelona, Porto that can compete with the classics from the north? In this lecture, we will travel south of the 42nd parallel – from Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria through Italy, Spain to Portugal – and taste 6 white wines, born under strong sun, but with surprising freshness, elegance and character. We will discover how local white varieties manage to maintain acidity, aromatic profile and balance despite the heat. We will debunk the myth that “true white” only comes from cold. Southern white can sometimes be the better alternative.
