Bulgaria's premier wine region in the Thracian plain between the Balkan and Rhodope mountains, producing powerful reds from Mavrud, Rubin, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The fertile plains and continental climate create wines of dark fruit intensity and good structure.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Thrace vintage; Mavrud and Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional depth and structure. |
| 2021 | — | Elegant vintage; the Rhodope foothills produced wines of greater refinement than usual. |
| 2020 | — | Benchmark year; Bessa Valley's Enira achieved cult status at international wine auctions. |
| 2019 | — | Landmark vintage for Bulgarian wine; international recognition grew significantly. |
| 2018 | — | Solid vintage; indigenous Mavrud showed its best expression in years. |