The Winery
Stratsin Winery is located in the region of Pomorie – an area with ancient traditions in the winemaking. The winery began operation in 2015 and is provided with modern and advanced equipment. It is oriented towards the production of high-quality varieties of wines with a protected geographical indication (PGI).
The Vineyards
Every winemaker will tell you that it is more important how things are developing in the vineyard than in the winery. Since wine is made from grapes, any effect on the fruit can also affect the content in the glass. That is why our philosophy states “wine begins to form on the vineyard.”
The winery owns over 300 decares of its own vineyards, including the most famous varieties or the “stars” of the wine world. These are the white ones: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat, and the red ones: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Vineyards are planted between 2006 and 2010, with the planting material supplied by France. Varieties, rootstocks and clones of vines are selected individually for each variety, as we have strived to offer only high quality wines. The vineyards are located at the foot of Pomorie and in the area of the winery.
The Terroir
Terroir means soil or land, but translated in the language of wine, the term has taken another meaning, it defines the taste according to the location or literally the “taste of the place”. Applied in the narrow sense, the terroir gives the wine its individual taste and fragrance. The proximity of the Black Sea contributes to the favorable climate of the region. Winter is soft, autumn is long and warm, spring – cool, and summer – warm and humid. Daily and night breezes, as well as good weather conditions, favor the good ripening and accumulation of fine fruit flavors.
Awards
Divino Top 50 2022
Grenache Blanc & Vermentino SOULMATEs 2021
The Balkans International Wine Competition 2022 – Sofia
Gold medal – SOULMATEs Grenache & Syrah Rose 2021
Silver medal – SOULMATEs Grenache & Syrah Rose 2021, SOULMATEs Merlot 2017, Picky Magpie Chardonnay & Colombard 2020
The Balkans International Wine Competition 2019 – Sofia
Gold medal – Early Birds Rose 2018
Silver medal – SOULMATEs Chardonnay 2017, SOULMATEs Syrah 2017, SOULMATEs Sauvignon Blanc Rose 2018
Rose Wine Expo 2019 – Kazanlak
Gold medal – SOULMATEs Grenache & Syrah Rose 2018
Silver medal – Early Birds Rose 2018
Bronze medal – SOULMATEs Sauvignon Blanc Rose 2018
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2019
Silver medal – Early Birds Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Silver medal – SOULMATEs Chardonnay 2017
Rose Wine Expo 2018 – Kazanlak
The Golden Kylix – Early Birds Rose 2017
Gold medal – SOULMATEs Sauvignon Blanc Rose 2017
Silver medal – SOULMATEs Grenache & Syrah Rose 2017
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018
Gold medal – SOULMATEs Grenache & Syrah Rose 2017
Silver medal – Early Birds Rose 2017
The Balkans International Wine Competition 2018 – Sofia
Gold medal – SOULMATEs Sauvignon Blanc Rose 2017
Silver medals – SOULMATEs Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Early Birds Rose 2017, SOULMATEs Syrah 2016 and SOULMATEs Grenache & Syrah Rose 2017
Bronze medal – Early Birds Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Interfood & Drink, Inter Expo Center 2017 – Sofia
Gold medal – SOULMATEs Syrah 2016
The Balkans International Wine Competition 2017 – Sofia
Trophy for best label design – gold medal for SOULMATEs family, wine labels
Silver medals – SOULMATEs Sauvignon Blanc Rose 2016 and SOULMATEs Chardonnay 2016
Bronze medals – Early Birds Sauvignon Blanc 2016 and Early Birds Rose 2016
Rose Wine Expo 2017 – Kazanlak
Silver medals – SOULMATEs Sauvignon Blanc Rose 2016 and Early Birds Rose 2016
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017
Silver medals – SOULMATEs Chardonnay 2016, SOULMATEs Syrah 2016