THE BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION (BIWCF) is a first of its kind. It celebrates the millennial wine-making tradition of the Balkan Peninsula as expressed in its modern Balkan wines – daily savored and loved by locals and more and more preferred by wine lovers worldwide. Dedicated exclusively to regional wines, this annual competition aspires to draw the attention of the global wine community to the unique range of flavors that this interesting region has to offer. The competition is open to wine producers from all Balkan countries, from the Black Sea region, and from all over the world. The Balkan wine festival that will follow the competition is open to the wine-loving public. In 2023 the 12th BIWCF will be split again between two countries! For the 12th consecutive year, The Balkans International Wine Competition and Festival (BIWCF) is looking for and promoting the best Balkans wine. The event will be held in two countries in June 2023. From June 1-3 June, Bistrita-Nasaud, Transylvania, Romania will host the Competition, and in the period 15-17 June under the open sky in the heart of Sofia “The Wine Town” will rise, bringing together the best cellars from the Balkans. Galina Niforou, BIWC Managing Director E-mail: niforou@balkanswine.eu Mob: +359 885 731 331 Igor Lukovic, BIWC Chairman E-mail: punajedra@gmail.com Ivana Tsakova, BIWC Event Manager E-mail: ivana@balkanswine.eu Mob: +359 899 838 668 Tickets: tickets@balkanswine.eu