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Sauvignon Selection by CMB international competition medal

Host 2025 : Burgas

Burgas, Bulgaria

For the first time in the 16-year history of the Sauvignon Selection by CMB, Bulgaria will be the host country of the prestigious competition dedicated to world-class Sauvignon Blanc. The 2025 Sauvignon Selection by CMB will take place from 11 to 13 April in Burgas. The competition is hosted by the municipality of Burgas in partnership with Probegex, local and international partners.

The 2025 Sauvignon Selection by CMB will take place from 11 to 13 April in Burgas. The competition is hosted by the municipality of Burgas in partnership with Probegex, local and international partners.

Burgas

Wine production in the Burgas region dates back to antiquity. It was made by the Thracians, and was the main livelihood of the inhabitants of these lands during the Roman Empire.
The Burgas region stands out as a vibrant center of viticulture and winemaking, with a total vineyard area of 8,194 hectares. This includes 5,740 hectares dedicated to white wine varieties and 2,454 hectares for red wine varieties, making white grape varieties dominant in the region with approximately 70.05% of the total vineyard area.

The grape varieties

The primary varieties for white wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Ottonel, Red Muscat, Chardonnay, Rkatsiteli, Traminer, and Tamianca, which account for 90% of the region’s white grape area.

The 2023 vintage, wineries in the region processed 41,335,591 kilograms of grapes. Preliminary data for the 2024 harvest shows 36,500,000 kilograms of grapes processed, with final figures expected after January 2025.

Burgas boasts 28 registered wine producers who collectively produced 29,659,253 liters of wine from the 2023 vintage. Of this total, 20,888,502 liters were white wines, highlighting the region’s dedication to high-quality white wine production.

The Burgas region also proudly produces wines with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), reflecting its commitment to preserving traditional winemaking practices. These PDOs include: PDO “Pomorie”, PDO “Slavyantsi”, PDO “Sungurlare”, PDO “Karnobat” and PDO “South Black Sea”.

With its rich history, diverse grape varieties, and outstanding wines, Burgas is a true gem of the winemaking world, offering an exceptional blend of tradition and innovation.