Harvest in Vinogradets Began Amid Long-Term Harvest and Market Challenges

Vinogradets marked the start of the grape harvest with expectations of a stable yield and talks about market difficulties. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food emphasized that Bulgaria has the potential to establish itself as a leading wine producer and to compete with the world's top regions. The start of the campaign was welcomed as a celebration for the sector – a moment when agronomists finish the year and producers begin their active season.

During his visit to the September village of Vinogradets, Minister Plamen Abrovski noted that this year's harvest is healthy thanks to the lack of rainfall and the good technological ripeness of the grapes. Nevertheless, local producers reported weak demand, and some even consider quitting viticulture.

Vinogradets is known for its vineyard arrays and wine production, with grapes offered at each house and various wine varieties sold at prices that vary by variety. The Sokolova family has been working in viticulture for more than five decades.

Agricultural authorities assure that they have strengthened control over illegal import of wine grapes. During the launch of the campaign, Abrovski pointed out that so far the country has mainly received dessert grape varieties from Greece, which is part of the efforts to improve market control and transparency.

Source: Telenews