Main Info
Ivo Varbanov is a classical pianist who lives in London and who decided to cultivate vineyards in his home country. After a long research process he chose the region of South Sakar near the village of Izvorovo. In 2005 he bought 13 hectares of land and in 2006 he began with the cultivating. His aim are wines which reflect the terroir of the region which Ivo considers one of the best in the whole of the Balkans. The vinification is done over at wine cellar Bratanovi. Stancho Bangiev has been taking care of the wines since 2012. Due to the use of bio farming practices yield levels are naturally low. His wines can be found in the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Finland, Montenegro, USA and South Korea. His main clients are Michelin starred restaurants and places for wine connoisseurs. Ivo Varbanov is one of the founders of the Bulgarian Association of Independent Winegrowers, Vice President of the European Confederation of Independent Winegrowers and, since 2017, he is the first Bulgarian member of the International Academy of Wine (AIV).
Wine lovers can get acquainted with the wines of Ivo Varbanov in the cellar where they vinify – Bratanovi, in the authentic atmosphere of oak barrels.
At Enoteca Sakar you can combine their wines with dishes made from local products and forgotten recipes. Vertical tastings and introductions to old wine vintages can be arranged by prior arrangement, and wine picnics among the vineyards are suitable during the harvest. Virtual tastings with courier delivery of their wines allow everyone to experience Ivo Varbanov’s artisanal approach.
