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Avinissima Wine Consulting
Born as a project in 2017, Avinissima WINE Consulting is the logical continuation of the intersection of two life paths dedicated to wine as a way of life. One is by Irina Sofranova, the other by Yana Petkova. Their main goal is to build a wine culture in Bulgaria and the Balkans, for which they work constantly, passing on the wine knowledge accumulated over the years.
Irina Sofranova is a wine expert, taster and critic, journalist, moderator, trainer, trainer, speaker and organizer of specialized seminars, team-building events, tastings and workshops. He is actively involved in the promotion of Balkan wine abroad, the dissemination of wine culture at the local level, as well as the organization of Balkan wine tours for the international audience.
Ирина има дългогодишен опит като мениджър на Австрийската платформа Headquarters Austria, която се занимава с теми и събития свързани с интернационализирането на големи корпорации, организацията на European Headquarters Congress in Vienna, 2012, Австрийската икономическа камара и Австрийската Бизнес Агенция. По отношение на “винения опит”, освен солидното образование към Винената Академия в London, WSET, Ирина е организирала международни събития във Виена и е консултирала Европейския Винен Рицарски Орден, била е жури в големи винени събития като Austrian Wine Challenge, International Wine Challenge и е консултирала австрийски и балкански изби.
Yana Petkova is a graduate of the Austrian Wine Academy, a branch of the British Wine and Spirit Education Trust and holder of the WSET Diploma. She is a wine taster and journalist, an international wine judge (International Wine Challenge) and a trainer. He is a co-founder of the Bulgarian Wine Academy, the Life Unbottled podcast, a member of the team of the wine site DiVino, a lecturer, blogger and partner in restaurant projects. In 2020 her book "A, B, Wine" will be published - the only book of its kind for wine knowledge in Bulgarian.
Yana's main goal is to work to increase the understanding and pleasure of wine, to increase knowledge about it and to build an adequate image of wine in the public space in our country.
Posts by this author:
22.07.2021
The Rose and its many faces
The Rosé, contrary to popular belief and assumption, does not occur when mixing white and red wine. It is produced by the technology of white wine, but from red grapes. Its color comes from the short […]
08.07.2021
Basic tasting terms: Aroma or nose
When it comes to wine, you'll inevitably hear people around you talking about 'tasting'. Why the wine is tasted and how this process can enrich us with, you'll find out in our series of posts […]
24.06.2021
Sauvignon Blanc: Everybody's darling?
There is hardly a wine lover, who does not know what the taste and the aromatic profile of Sauvignon Blanc is. Almost synonymous with White wine in Bulgaria due to its distribution and the marketing strategies, mainly the wines from […]
10.06.2021
How to store wine?
As you can understand from our article about the price of the wine – https://vida.bg/tsenata-na-vino-kakvo-pravi-edno-vino-skypo/, its buying is not just about satisfying the connoisseur's taste, but also an investment activity. The wine is one of the few goods […]
27.05.2021
Dimyat: The parade white grape variety of Bulgaria?
On the world wine market Bulgaria is traditionally considered as a producer of red wines. The local consumer views himself in a similar way. But the truth is slightly different: white wines and rosés are produced and […]
13.05.2021
The price of the wine: What makes a wine expensive?
The market price of the wine is an actively debated topic among comsumers, traders and producers. The golden mean, that guarantees maximum pleasure at a fair price, is a complex issue. How much should a good wine cost, which is […]
15.04.2021
Basic tasting terms: Appearance of the wine
When it comes to wine, you'll inevitably hear people around you talking about 'tasting'. Why the wine is tasted and how this process can enrich us with, you'll find out in our series of posts […]
01.04.2021
France: The motherland of wine?
In terms of wine, France is undoubtedly a standard, a tradition and an ideology. La Grand Nation du Vin has been a leading wine nation for centuries. And although there are many more vineyards planted in Spain, […]
18.03.2021
Screw Cap or Cork?
Cork caps are part of the wine for centuries and up to this day it is regarded as the most reliable closure for the bottle. It is very unlikely that this will change soon. Judging by the recent statistics, cork remains […]
04.03.2021
Classic in Red: Cabernet Sauvignon
Bordeaux is home to one of the most ancient and popular red grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon. The child of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, this variety takes the best of both: character, complexity and longevity. Created […]
17.02.2021
Main Principles of Pairing
Wine holds a unique place when we talk about fermented alcoholic drinks and with a reason. It is special - creates an emotional symbiosis between the history and culture of […]
04.02.2021
Bulgaria as a Wine Destination
Bulgarian wine undoubtedly is becoming more and more renowned in Bulgaria and the world as a go-to wine destination. Since the 70s, Bulgaria's position as a world-class producer of wine has only been growing, and today it is in […]
