At a Glance Producer: Tipchenitza Winery Region: Danubian Plain, Bulgaria Vintage: 2024 Grape Varieties: Rubin ABV: 14% ABV Vol: 750ml Drinking Window: Drink now (2026), it will keep well for several more years. Serving Temperature: 8-12°C Ideal Setting This is the perfect rosé to bring to a barbecue. It works perfectly with many summer foods and makes a good gift because of its distinctive origins. Tasting Note A pale, elegant rosé to look at with fruity, strawberry flavours on the palate. What fun?! Food Pairing Ideal with light hors d’oeuvres and salads, baked salmon and risotto. The Story Bulgaria’s wine history oscillates between quality and quantity. Winston Churchill’s 10 Downing Street ordered 500 litres of Bulgarian red wine annually, though if your reference point is 1990’s Bulgarian wine you might be wondering why. Tipchenitza Winery is part of a new wave of Bulgarian winemakers is determined to set the record straight. Their focus on native varietals, craft production, and sustainability represent the confidence to embrace both past and future. This Bulgarian rosé celebrates the local Rubin variety. It won a bronze award at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards. Sustainability Tipchenitza Winery were early adopters of the lightweight bottle, reducing the environmental impact of transporting wines. They are also members of the sustainable wine round table.
