Bononia Estate

BONONIA ESTATE is a boutique wine cellar, producer of high quality Bulgarian wine. Located in northwestern Bulgaria, right on the banks of the Danube, it concentrates its forces in the typical for the region white wine and rosé, as well as in lighter and ethereal red wines.

At the end of the 19th century, one of the first breweries in the country was established on this site. In the years of transition, it sank into oblivion. In 2013, the company was revived as a winery with a modern vision of a family that loves its country and is determined to develop business in it. The people behind the Bononia Estate wine cellar are in love with aviation. According to their philosophy, you have to let your spirit fly to make your dreams come true.

Among the varieties grown in the Bononia Estate wine cellar are: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Vermentino, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and the unique variety Gamza, grown only in this region.

Bononia Estate Winery attracts proven professionals who successfully combine historical heritage with the most innovative technologies in the sector.

Guided by the maxim that a sustainable business is created with motivated employees, the Yotovi family provides training and work for the local population. At the same time, they support the development of a "viticulture" class at the Vocational School of Agriculture in the village of Dunavtsi. The family uses the 25 years of international relations from its foreign trade to promote the Vidin region.

Vineyards

The vineyards of BONONIA ESTATE cover nearly 1500 decares and are located near the town of Vidin. The history behind this ambitious Bulgarian winery inherits and unites 3 centuries of traditions, as the original building from 1895 was one of the first breweries in Bulgaria, and subsequently was preserved, restored and turned into a winery. Through investments in its own vineyards, modern equipment and hotel complex, BONONIA ESTATE completely closes its production cycle, providing its customers and partners with high quality, control, flexibility and reliability in the long run.

Growing

The main varieties that BONONIA ESTATE grows are: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Vermentino, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and the unique variety Gamza, grown only in this region. The portfolio of BONONIA ESTATE includes 4 brands: GOMOTARTZI, ISTAR, Ooh La la and BONONIA ESTATE, as most of the wines of the winery are winners of awards from specialized competitions and international exhibitions.

Vision and goals

In the current 2021 BONONIA ESTATE plans to open a wonderful wine complex, and currently 11 meters from the Danube are built modern production facilities, a boutique hotel, restaurant, several tasting rooms, conference hall, swimming pool and spa. As a key investor in Northwestern Bulgaria, BONONIA ESTATE's efforts are also focused on the development of the region. The ambition of BONONIA ESTATE is not only to build one of the best wineries in Eastern Europe, but also to help strengthen the position of Bulgarian wine in the world and Bulgaria as a worthy wine destination.

The young and fast-growing company is named after an ancient Roman fortress located along the Danube River, Bononia (today's Vidin). Over the centuries, Bononia bravely defended the province of Upper Moesia, and later upgraded and turned into the fortress of Baba Vida, it proudly guarded the northwestern border of one of the oldest countries in Europe, has not changed its name to this day, Bulgaria. The Balkan state is known in the region both for its longest mountain range, which gave the peninsula its name, the Balkans, and as one of the places where wine production originated on the continent for the first time.