Team

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR WINE?

We at Four Friends believe that high quality wine must be made by highly qualified professionals, but is qualification enough in itself to achieve the desired effect? No!

We work with people who have proven their professionalism over time, for whom winemaking is life itself, who have dedicated themselves to the idea of creating top-class wine. We closely monitor the entire process, from the planting of the vines to the bottling of the wine, with our expert oenologists watching over the quality of the wine using modern laboratory testing methods.

 

 

Veneta Bakardzieva Wine Technologist Info Veneta Bakardzieva – Wine Technologist Graduaded Wine Technology at Plovdiv University of Food Technologies in Plovdiv in 2013. During her education she participated the Erasmus+ program and made the study of Microbiology and Food Safety in France. The same year she joined the team of “Todoroff” winery as Physico-chemical laboratory specialist. Later in 2013 she became wine technologist in “Four Friends” winery. Her ambitions are to extend her knowledge in winemaking. She admires the good wines that are made with passion and professionalism and likes to explore different terroirs, grape varieties and approaches. Close

Petar Iliev Chief Winemaker Info Peter Iliev - Chief Winemaker It might sound cliché but he turned his love for wine into his profession. Graduates High School with Wine Technology profile and later completed the Plovdiv University of Food Technologies as Wine and Spirit Technologist. His working experience immediately after graduation include few wineries in which he practiced the accumulated knowledge. Terra Antica – first steps as winemaker – 2006 Regina Estate – wine technologist - (2007 - 2011) Villa Vinifera – Chief Winemaker – (2011 - 2012) Four Friends - Chief Winemaker - from 2012 For him the winemaking is not just a job, it’s his lifestyle. He is implementing new technologies in the classic winemaking as well as experimenting with different grapes and methods. His favorites are Cabernet Franc, Mourvedre, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay. He is also the first winemaker in Bulgaria who introduced to the marked the single vineyard Mourvedre in 2013 which later received the Gold Mundus Vini medal. Close

Slav Tsenov Commercial Director Info Slav Tsenov – Commercial Director In charge of the Sales Department from 2015. He has a long term career as F&B manager in top line Sofia hotels and restaurants. Over time he developed a deep interest in wine, high spirits, coffee and mixed drinks. He’s also the author of four books about mixed drinks, bar techniques and barista techniques. Close

 

They are the engine of our success, they are our force of attraction, they are the magicians without whom none of what we do would have any meaning or produce the desired results.

The highly responsible mission to create the kind of wine that people worship is entrusted to our oenologist Petar Iliev.

Ask anyone on our team, ‘Which are the essential qualities that allow you to create high quality wine?’ and the answer you will almost certainly get will be: ‘The right character, the right attitude and love for one’s work!’

It is our team that is the strongest guarantee for the exceptional quality of the wines bearing the Four Friends brand. And how about you, haven’t you tasted our wine yet?