In the town itself, wine culture and accommodation planning go hand in hand: Chateau Copsa is located in Moskovets, and the boutique art hotel Maison Copsa is a short distance away. This is especially appealing to travellers who want to combine wine tastings and other offerings at the Chateau with a hotel stay. At the same time, Moskovets’s history dates back to the second half of the 16th century.

Wine and architecture at Chateau Copsa

Chateau Copsa is a winery founded in 1998 in the Rose Valley. With its oval towers, it is regarded as a blend of medieval stone-castle splendour and striking architecture. At wine tastings, the grape variety, colour, aroma, taste and finish are explained. So the experience is about more than just tasting: the characteristics of each wine are also a focus. Visitors can also enjoy the restaurant and spa treatments.

On-site activities include walks, horse riding and yoga, as well as tastings. The options range from wine and dining to exercise and other leisure activities. A seasonal outdoor pool is nestled in nature. There is a playground and a play tent for children. Pool access is seasonal; activities may also depend on the season or require a booking. If you are planning a visit, check the availability of the activities that interest you in advance.

Maison Copsa as accommodation

Maison Copsa is a boutique art hotel a short distance from Chateau Copsa. Maison Copsa includes the Zelanos restaurant and a lobby. If you would like to combine your stay with a visit to the Chateau, you can take this short distance into account when planning.

The town’s history, from Tatare to Moskovets

Moskovets was formerly called Tatare. Tatars settled Tatare in the second half of the 16th century, around 1580. After the unification of Bulgaria, the population began to change: Turkish residents of Tatare emigrated to the Ottoman Empire, while Bulgarians from nearby villages settled there. The area’s former use is also part of the town’s history. Before the unification of Bulgaria, Tatare had one of the largest communal pastures in the Gyopsa nahiya in the Karlovo area. This pastoral tradition and today’s wine culture represent different historical periods.

Trifon Zarezan is a specific cultural point of connection. At a celebration in Moskovets in 2018, the women’s group Karavelski Slavey and the men’s group Veselyatsi performed. Also in 2018, a vine-pruning ritual was held in Moskovets, during which the vineyard was blessed with red wine. Both events offer a glimpse into the celebration culture of that time; they do not imply that the event takes place annually.

Roses from the surrounding area

The rose gardens near Moskovets also connect the town with a regional product. The rose petals are hand-picked and carefully dried to preserve their valuable components and natural colour. Alongside the winery at Chateau Copsa, they offer a glimpse into two distinct local products: wine and rose petals. When planning your trip, you can choose from cultural and historical interests as well as specific culinary and landscape themes.

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