WINE AND FOOD GUIDE by Zhivka Chakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt en-us 2023-01-11 08:51:28 UTC 2023-06-23 06:23:26 UTC hello@padlet.com http://kazzit.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/Blog_Photos/sitemgr_shutterstock_311633870.jpg zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628366490 Katarzyna Estate is located in the southern part in Bulgaria,near Haskovo. This is the region with the longest sunset, the climate is temperate continental with hot summers and mild winters.
The wines are produced using classic technologies with predominantly manual labour. 
Some of the wines mature in French oak barrels, which are regularly replenished and monitored for changes in quality. After bottling, the wines mature in bottles in an underground tunnel at a constant temperature of 14°C and 75% humidity.
The cellar is the largest-capacity Bulgarian wine cellar using the method of microvinification.

]]> 2023-06-20 18:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628366490 The Thracian Dome Tomb zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628366638 It dates from the 4th century. An interesting fact is that there is life-size bronze sculpture of a wild boar was discovered there.]]> 2023-06-20 18:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628366638 Mezek fortress zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628366894 It is claimed to be among the best preserved Bulgarian medieval castles. It dates to the 11th century. ]]> 2023-06-20 18:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628366894 Mustafa Pasha bridge zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628367036 The Old Bridge is a 16th-century arch bridge over theMaritsa in Svilengrad. Completed in 1529, it was built on the order of the Ottoman vizier Çoban Mustafa Pasha.]]> 2023-06-20 18:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628367036 THE MYSTICAL MOUNTAIN zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628367244 Sakar is a mystical mountain dotted with prehistoric monuments – a legacy of the Thracian tribes who inhabited these lands. The local wine here has been revered since time immemorial. The divine liquid originating from the local wineries has preserved the spirit and traditions of the ancient tribes that lived in this area. 
The region is home to some of the best Bulgarian red wines are made, with varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. In the vineyards of Sakar are grown red varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Marseille, and also white varieties Chardonnay, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Tamianka. 


]]> 2023-06-20 18:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628367244 Mlin with chopped meat zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628367475 Products: beef, veal, pork, bacon, mushrooms, onions, garlic, bay leaf, eggs, parsley, brandy, black pepper, salt
it is combined with red wine-CALLISTO CABERNET SAUVIGNON ]]> 2023-06-20 18:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628367475 Chicken with bulgur zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628367681 Products: chicken meat, bulgur, onions, carrots, tomatoes, oil, black pepper, red pepper, white pepper, mint, salt
It is combined with red wine-CHEVAL DE KATARZYNA MERLOT]]> 2023-06-20 18:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628367681 Malebi zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628367857 Products: rice flour, fresh milk, water, sugar, rose water.
It is combined with rose wine-CALLISTO ROSE MALBEC]]> 2023-06-20 18:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628367857 LOCATION zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628368212 2023-06-20 18:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628368212 QR zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628371779 2023-06-20 18:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628371779 QR zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372034 2023-06-20 18:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372034 LOCATION zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372141 2023-06-20 18:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372141 Jam made from figs and dessert wine zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372215 The necessary products are wine, figs, honey, lemon juice, ginger thyme and salt. It can be perfectly combined with Castra Rubra Classic Merlot and Malbek.]]> 2023-06-20 18:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372215 Puska zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372300 The puska is made from dried bladder, pork meat, leek, salt, pepper, cumin. You can serve it with a glass of red wine and our suggestion is Castra Rubra Classic Sauvignon and Syrah.]]> 2023-06-20 18:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372300 Braised pork tenderloin with pearl onions and grapes zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372396 The meal includes pork tenderloin, pearl onions, yellow onion, chicken broth, white wine, pepper, grape seeds, flour, thyme, garlic, bay leaf. To be served with a glass of aromatic Pino Noir produced in the winery.]]> 2023-06-20 18:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372396 Via Diagonalis Road zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372464 This road passes through the village of Izvorovo. It is an ancient road that is built by the Romans and this is the shortest road connecting Europe with Asia.]]> 2023-06-20 18:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372464 THE REGION zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372544 Sakar is a mystical mountain dotted with prehistoric monuments – a legacy of the Thracian tribes who inhabited these lands. The local wine here has been revered since time immemorial. The divine liquid originating from the local wineries has preserved the spirit and traditions of the ancient tribes that lived in this area. 
The region is home to some of the best Bulgarian red wines are made, with varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. In the vineyards of Sakar are grown red varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Marseille, and also white varieties Chardonnay, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Tamianka.
]]> 2023-06-20 18:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372544 Izvorovo Village zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372662 The village is located 32 km east of Harmanli, in the Sakar Mountain]]> 2023-06-20 18:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372662 Castra Rubra fortress zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372844 It is a Roman fortress on the Via Diagonalis road. It is located 7 km from the village of Izvorovo.]]> 2023-06-20 18:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372844 zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372946 Castra Rubra Winery is located in the village of Kolarovo, 12 km from the town of Harmanli. Castra Rubra – wine inspiration and million dollar vineyard.
If you try to put in a word all that people from Castra Rubra have gone through, this will be test.  Test for endurance, which has also become an inspiration for the whole team.
Our vineyards terrain has been chosen by Michelle Rolland himself, who has been our consultant ever since we began, and it is still one of the finest vineyards in the country. Where there used to be a neglected almond grove, for almost 15 years now, have been bearing fruit vines from the exclusive French varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Alicante Boucher, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and etc.

]]> 2023-06-20 18:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628372946 QR zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628373476 2023-06-20 18:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628373476 zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628379825 2023-06-20 18:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628379825 THE REGION zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628382430
STAMBOLOVO WINERY, as well as its vineyards and premises, is situated in South Bulgaria close to the borders with Greece and Turkey. The region is of key geographic importance. The shortest road from Europe to Asia and Asia Minor passes through these lands. Most probably this was the route by which the first vines were brought into what is today the territory of Bulgaria. This fact should to a large certainty determine the region as one of the first winemaking centres in Europe.

]]> 2023-06-20 18:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628382430 Monument of the Holy Mother of God zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628387353 It was unveiled in 2003. Standing at a total height of 31 metres and cerified by the Guinness Book as the tallest statue of the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus.

]]> 2023-06-20 18:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628387353 The Bell Tower zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628388796 It is 30 meters high and divided into three levels. To reach the last one, visitors have to climb 135 steps, where they can see eight bells of different sizes.]]> 2023-06-20 18:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628388796 PERPERIKON zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628390776 It is located 30 km from Haskovo in the Eastern Rhodopes. This holy city is the largest rock complex on the Balkan Peninsula. ]]> 2023-06-20 18:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628390776 Kapama with lamb zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628391587 Kapama with lamb
Products: lamb, onion, garlic, oil, flour, red pepper, parsley, garlic, black pepper, salt
Served with a bottle of Merlo.]]> 2023-06-20 18:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628391587 Rachel zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628392493 Rachel
Products: pumpkin, sugar, water, lemon, vanilla, walnuts
You can serve with a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon.]]> 2023-06-20 18:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628392493 Thracian cheese zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628393706 Products: cheese, sausage, mushrooms, onions, eggs, tomatoes, savory, parsley, oil
Pairs well with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc]]> 2023-06-20 18:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2628393706 zhivkachakalova https://padlet.com/zhivkachakalova/70tddq59sjajliqt/wish/2629391074 The Stambolovo wine cellar is located in the village of Stambolovo, 20 km from the town of Haskovo.
Since ancient times, winemaking has been a major tradition in the region, remains of that time are the sharapanas /rock depressions/ for wine production. The suitable climate is the reason why winemaking is a major tradition in the Haskovo region.
Winery Stambolovo offers many wines - Chardonnay, Muscat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.

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