In Plovdiv, the Dionysius procession marked the start of the 17th edition of the "Parade of the Young Wine" festival, which included 62 participants - 46 winemakers and 16 food producers. The guest of honor at the event was Deputy Minister of Agriculture Yanislav Yanchev. The procession moved from the municipal building through the main street to the Old Town. In 17 Renaissance houses, the exhibitors will participate with this year's wine, which can be tasted until Sunday when the festival ends. "The Ministry of Agriculture and Food continues to support the development and modernization of the wine sector in Bulgaria. Our wines are distinguished by regional characteristics that reveal their specific and unique taste," said the Deputy Minister in his speech. He reported that the region produces over 10% of the production in Bulgaria. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Executive Agency on Vine and Wine, the purchased quantity of grapes from wineries in 2025 ...