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Private Wine Tasting at Afuzov Winery

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Sliven, Bulgaria
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About this activity

Explore winemaking heritage at this family-owned Sliven winery, where four decades of Bulgarian wine expertise converge in a modern facility producing award-quality reds, whites, and rosés from locally sourced grapes. An intimate, private tasting experience with direct insight into the craft behind Bulgaria's most prestigious wine region.

The company is established in 2010, inheriting and combining the activities and the assets of two other companies, owned by the same people from 1994. The owner of the company is the Afuzov s’ family, which has experience in the agricultural and wine business for more than 40 years.

Here we have built in our knowledge about HOW TO MAKE WINE. After so many years of experience and hard work on the field of winemaking, we designed and constructed a small winery with all the technology needed, to produce High quality and healthy wines. 

We process red and white grapes only from the area – where 50% of the grapes of Bulgaria is grown. We produce many different styles of white, rose and red wines, taking care of the production’s highest quality and taste.

Highlights

  • ✓Private tasting of multiple wine styles—reds, whites, and rosés—made on-site
  • ✓Meet the Afuzov family winemakers with 40+ years of combined experience
  • ✓Source wines from Sliven, home to 50% of Bulgaria's grape production
  • ✓Small-batch production facility with modern winemaking technology
  • ✓Direct access to the producers—no corporate middleman

Insider tips

  • ★Ask the family about their 1994 origins; their decades-long experience shapes every blend and harvest decision.
  • ★Sliven's terroir produces distinctive whites and reds—request tastings that highlight regional differences if you're curious about Bulgarian wine styles.
  • ★Visit during grape harvest season (September–October) for a more immersive sense of the winery's cycle.
  • ★The small-batch approach means certain wines may be limited; if you find one you love, buy direct from the producer—usually better value than retail.

Good to know

  • •Duration is approximately 1 hour; plan for flexibility if conversation with the winemakers extends.
  • •Private group experience—confirm final group size when booking to ensure an intimate setting.
  • •Located in Sliven, central Bulgaria; arrange ground transport or book as part of a broader wine-region tour.
  • •Bring water and snacks if you're tasting on an empty stomach; the winery may not provide food.

Who it's for

Wine enthusiasts seeking authentic, family-run producers over mass-market tastingsCouples looking for a romantic, intimate introduction to Bulgarian wineFood and wine tourists exploring Eastern Europe's underrated wine regionsTravelers interested in agricultural heritage and multi-generational family businesses

Best time to visit

Visit September through October during harvest season for the fullest experience of winemaking in action. Any time of year works for tastings, though late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) offer the most pleasant weather in Sliven.

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