Bulgaria’s largest international commercial exhibit of wines “Vinaria 2010” was opened in Plovdiv Sunday by Economy Minister Traicho Traikov.
In his opening statement, Traikov declared that the wine production sector in Bulgaria is developing as a combination of old traditions and new technologies.
A total of 262 wine producers (114 Bulgarian) from 14 different states participate in Vinaria 2010. For the first time the Republic of South Africa is a partner of the forum.
South African Ambassador Sheila Camerer has pointed out that Bulgarian wine producers could learn from the experience of their South African colleagues with respect to wine tasting tourism whereas the latter could learn from the Bulgarian wine-production technology.
The Vinaria 2010 expo will last until March 17. For the first time Bulgarian producers presented "bio wine" made of organic grapes with a special environment friendly technology. The producers expect that the bio wines will be well-received abroad and will boost Bulgaria's wine export which dropped by 40% as a result of the economic crisis.
Meanwhile, over 100 Bulgarian wine producers supported by the regional wine chambers in Plovdiv and Varna handed Minister Traikov a declaration protesting against the obligatory introduction of measuring devices in all wine production establishments. This requirement was issued by the government in February.
Traikov has defended the measure which is aimed at reducing the evasion of excise taxes. He said he was aware of the concerns of the producers but that the measure will be introduced for a trial period and could be revised if it was detrimental or inefficient.
The producers complain about the cost of acquiring the respective measuring devices claiming that some of them might go bankrupt as a result of having to purchase the equipment in question.
Author: George Zheliazkov, 14 Mar 2010 17:09:01
Bulgaria's Largest Wine Expo Opened in Plovdiv
All of the Bulgarian wine production can be easily sold in Asia and namely China.
This goes for the notorious Bulgarian tobacco production, rose oil and many, many others….
It’s about time Bulgaria and the whole of the EU for that matter to diversify their economy and market options and look into some major big markets like India, China, Japan, Russia, South Korea etc.
That’s where the big developments, opportunities, progress, growth and future is and will be in this century!
Author: Philippe, 14 Mar 2010 18:36:39
Bulgaria's Largest Wine Expo Opened in Plovdiv
Can somebody advise me a BG wine that can compete with an average French or Chili wine?
Author: NellieotAmerica, 14 Mar 2010 19:19:48
Bulgaria's Largest Wine Expo Opened in Plovdiv
@George
" All of the Bulgarian wine production can be easily sold in Asia and namely China."
Gee, you are completely clueless about the Chinese. They are not big alcohol consumers. Asians don't process alcohol well. They have a genetic condition which makes them alcohol intolerant. They tend to develop liver ailments and diabetes from even small amounts of alcohol. They don't drink with their meals, like Europeans do. They drink hot tea, not wine. Get a clue and do some market research, know who your target consumer is before you advertise.
Let me be perfectly clear--Bulgaria has nothing for the Chinese. The Chinese are not as stupid as you seem to think they are. They recognize value.
Author: Philippe, 14 Mar 2010 19:32:22
Bulgaria's Largest Wine Expo Opened in Plovdiv
George,
Again Nelly is right. They don't consume alcohol.
If there is one BG product you could sell there, then it is youghurt.
As most non-kaukasians, Chinese people cannot digest milk products that (usualy) contain the sugar lactose. After the breastfeeding period, their body does not produce the enzym lactase, necessery to digest lactose.
People who are lactose intolerant may suffer uncomfortable or socially unacceptable symptoms of too much lactose consumption. In these people, lactose is not broken down and provides food for gas-producing gut flora. This can lead to bloating, flatulence, and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
However, in youghurt, the lactose has been broken down through the youghurt micro organisms.
George, do us a favour, send them tons of youghurt! The world will smell better!
Author: NellieotAmerica, 14 Mar 2010 19:59:32
Bulgaria's Largest Wine Expo Opened in Plovdiv
Philippe
I don't know if the Chinese eat any yogurt or cheese, either. At least I have never heard of Chinese cheese. lol
Author: jingsmaboab, 15 Mar 2010 00:59:54
Bulgaria's Largest Wine Expo Opened in Plovdiv
"Can somebody advise me a BG wine that can compete with an average French or Chili wine?"
Actually if you look around in some of the better wine shops in Sofia or Plovdiv you can find very good Bulgarian wines.
Try one of the better Mavrud vintages on the market, this is a uniquely Bulgarian grape which produces a very nice wine. Some Bulgarian merlots and cabernet sauvignons are not bad, try 'No Man's Land' brand.
As with most Italian wines, the best Bulgarian wine is rarely exported.
Author: Uchak, 15 Mar 2010 07:02:34
Bulgaria's Largest Wine Expo Opened in Plovdiv
Phillipe i recommend Bulgarian reds in the 5-7 leva range...Churchill's wine melnik is pretty good about 5 leva...
more than 10 leva i would not...probably have expensive label and is cheap Moldovan substitute
bg wines really need to win more international competitions...owners like buy new BMW instead invest in quality!
Author: DrFaust, 15 Mar 2010 11:45:00
Bulgaria's Largest Wine Expo Opened in Plovdiv
Philippe,
as a general rule you should go more for the red wine in Bulgaria.
I haven't found so far a really good white wine in Bulgaria, but some of the red wines are outstanding. I prefer the Mavrud from Asenovgrad, or for example the Gorchivka from Svishtov. Gamza can be interesting, although it has a lot of tannin, but it goes very well with some dishes.
