Bulgarian Producers Shine at CMB Awards Ceremony in Sofia
Bulgaria’s wine and spirits industry celebrated their success this week as 27 Bulgarian producers received a total of 73 medals at the CMB | Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Sauvignon Selection by CMB and Spirits Selection by CMB.
The winners were honored at an official awards ceremony held in Sofia, attended by Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Yanislav Yanchev, CMB Director Quentin Havaux, and CMB Ambassadors for Bulgaria Meglena Mihova and Christophe Sepulveda.
Bulgarian producers won 3 Grand Gold, 26 Gold, and 44 Silver Medals across various categories and international sessions of the competition. All three Grand Gold Medals went to red wines, accompanied by 17 gold and 13 silver distinctions.
At the Sauvignon Selection by CMB 2025 held in Burgas, Bulgarian Sauvignon Blanc wines captured 3 gold and 17 silver medals. At the Rosé competition in Romania, Bulgarian rosés earned 3 gold and 5 silver medals. In the Spirits Selection in Mexico, Bulgarian rakia and brandy were awarded 3 gold and 8 silver medals.
The awarded wineries and distilleries represent diverse wine regions across Bulgaria, showing the growing international recognition of Bulgarian terroir and winemaking.
Minister Miroslav Borshosh highlighted 2025 as a milestone year for the Bulgarian wine industry: “A few months ago, we dreamed of being able to showcase Bulgarian wine producers and wine tourism at such major events, and we can be proud that we are already doing so.”
Deputy Minister Yanislav Yanchev added: “The consistent quality of Bulgarian wines and their participation in major competitions like CMB promote our country not only as a destination for wine tourism but also as a name recognized worldwide.”
Quentin Havaux, Director of CMB, emphasized that the competition serves both producers and consumers: “CMB supports consumers by providing a guarantee of quality, while also helping producers and traders reach international markets.”
The aroma wheel and sensory profiles of the awarded Bulgarian wines are now featured in national retail catalogues, offering consumers insight into their excellence.
Bulgaria hosted the Sauvignon Selection by CMB 2025 in Burgas, continuing its tradition of partnership with CMB, after previously hosting the main competition in 2016 and Spirits Selection in 2018 in Plovdiv.
