June 4,2014

Assenovgrad Winery  is a wine producer located in the southern  part of the Thracian Lowlands in Assenovgrad Bulgaria.  Their vineyards in the Lowlands are at an altitude of only 450 feet and planted on fertile soils. In 1947 after the merger of of the Stanimashki Mavrud Viticulture Cooperative and smaller wineries the Asenovgrad Winery was born. In 2014 the winery has the capacity to produce 12 million bottles of wines and spirits. Their most famous wine is the Assenovgrad Mavrud and worth while seeking out.

Below are reviews of some of their wines:

2012 Version Plaisir divin Mavrud Wine Review

The wine has a medium dark black cherry color. There are aromas of fresh blackberry and soft plum with forest floor. On the palate the wine is light bodied and soft. There is some charred wood notes with semi sweet tannins and a minty spice. The finish is long and filled with the delicious fruit. SRP of $25

2012 Version Plaisir divin Cabernet Franc Wine Review

The wine has  a dark ruby color. There are aromas of fresh deep black cherry with lots of earthiness. On the palate the wine is smooth with deep dried cherries and wet leaves covered forest floor. The finish has a medium length with light fresh fruit. SRP of $20

2009 Version Plaisir divin Syrah Wine Review

The wine has a medium dark ruby color. There are aromas of smokey cherries. On the palate there is some tar with the smokey cherry. The fruit is soft and ripe. The finish is long with all its components intact. SRP of $20

2009 Version Conception Wine Review

This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Mavrud and Syrah. The wine has a ruby red color. There are aromas of fresh blackberries with a little smokiness. On the palate some semi dry tannins appear adding to the full body feel. The wine has a medium finish with some remaining tannins. A delicious ripe fruit filled fresh and full bodied wine. SRP of $20