Croatian Plavac Mali: Croatia’s Dalmatian coast produces Plavac Mali, a powerful red wine that’s a descendant of the Zinfandel grape. It’s celebrated for its intense flavors and connection to the country’s winemaking heritage.

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Slovenian Orange Wines: Slovenia is known for its orange wines, made by fermenting white grapes with their skins, resulting in a deep amber color and complex taste, with a growing international reputation.

Romania’s Cotnari: Cotnari, a Romanian wine region, is renowned for its sweet and semi-sweet wines made from Grasă de Cotnari, a grape variety that produces rich, honeyed wines with a long aging potential.

Bulgarian Melnik: Bulgaria’s Melnik region produces a distinctive red wine from the local Broad-leaved Melnik grape, favored by Winston Churchill, who reportedly ordered large quantities for his personal collection.

Moldova’s Purcari Wines: Moldova’s Purcari Winery, established in 1827, is famous for its Negru de Purcari, a rich red wine enjoyed by European royalty and known for its deep, complex flavors.