Winery Balar AD
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| Type | wine |
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| Introduced | 2005 |
| Website | http://www.wines-balar.com/ |
Balar Winery (Bulgarian: Винарска изба Балар АД) is a Bulgarian winery that manufactures boutique red and rose wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, and white wine from the varieties Muscat and Traminer.
The company was founded in 2005. The winery is located in the village Skalica, Yambol region . Own vineyards occupy an area of 130 ha .
About
The company name "Balar" comes from the old Bulgarian word defining the concept of "learned man". Historically for the Bulgarians BAL (the knowledge) is the highest concept in the worldview of the ancient ancestors as Balar means "sage." In Sanskrit the word "Balar" means "strength."
"K" line
The fine, boutique wines from the K line are K1, K3, K5, K7 and K9. They are a blend of the Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties, grown in Bulgarian vineyards.
Awards
- К3 Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah, 20
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| Knight Wine Grail International Competition Plovdiv 2010 | Silver Grail |
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| Vinaria 2010 | red wine grape varieties and vintage wine blends | Silver Medal and Honorary Diploma |
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| 2011 | |||
| Vinaria 2011 | red wine grape varieties and vintage wine blends | Silver Medal and Honorary Diploma |
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| 2014 | |||
| Avgustiada 2014, Festival of wine and cultural heritage Avgustiada, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria | People's Choice Award | Bronze Medal |
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See also
- Bulgarian wine
- List of Bulgarian wine regions
- List of wine-producing regions
- List of vineyards and wineries
References
- Vinaria
- Chitanka.info
- Avgustiada Wine Festival
- History of Bulgarian Wine. Bulgarian Wine Direct.