Selela Temple if Wine is a unique wine tasting cellar, situated in the centre of Varna. It has been built over the ruins of one of the towers of the ancient Greek wall of old town Odesos. The walls of the wine tasting hall are remarkable from an archeological point of view – they form a part of an authentic fortress wall dating back to the 4th century BC.

In these impressive surroundings the visitor comes to learn about the history and technology of wine making in Bulgaria and partakes in the tasting of a range of high quality Bulgarian wines.

In the enchanted light of a myriad of candles, standing on the ancient paving stones amongst original archeological finds, the “priest” of the Temple of Semela clad in ritual robe performs the wine tasting rite, describes the wines and tells exciting myths and legends. The secret ritual of wine tasting is played out before one’s eyes in the accompaniment of moving folklore music.

After wine tasting is over visitors may take a stroll around and purchase good quality wines from the rich collection of the Wine Shop, which is also a museum.

Address:
Varna 9000
7 Musala Street (pre-paid parking behind Musala Hotel)
Tel: (+359 52) 603 810/(+359 52) 899 4714
M&R – 1713 Ltd.
Rosen Bangiev – Executive Director
Maria Georgieva – Economic Director
Tel:  (+359 52) 616 894