Original title
Вина
Released
1/5/2023
Origin country
BG
Genre
Drama
Production companies
Bulgarian National Television
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
2
Number of episodes
24
In the family drama "The Grapes of Guilt", two main themes are intertwined - wine and the guilt that a person experiences in his life. The 12-episode film revolves around the wine industry. It tells the story of a young man forced after the death of his uncle to abandon his seemingly orderly life in the US and revive his winery. His desire is strong, he has no experience and his legacy is desperate - lying barrels, debts and workers who will soon be on the street. Only the wayward winemaker of the cellar can get him out of the mess, but her father turns out to be a hidden partner in the business, whose plans do not coincide with those of the "intruder". Secrets and guilt from the past are about to ruin everything.
Philip arrives in Bulgaria with his wife Martha authorized by his mother to sell her late brother's winery. Very soon the vineyards, the people and the oenologist - Elina, fascinate him and he changes his family's plans.
Philip doesn't rush the selling of the winery. The police investigates the theft of the expensive equipment. There are discussions in the city council concerning the municipal land for vineyards. Andrey neglects his wife Tzveta. Martha has a conversation with Andrey and she finds that Elina is his daughter. Philip talks on the phone with his mother Zoya discussing the future of the winery.
Martha tries to discourage Philip to save the winery. Andrey sabotages Philip's wine deliveries. Philip and Martha are learning about Philip's family history. Elina finds out about her father's secret apartment. Andrey receives a call from Titov's representative. Philip finds an unpleasant surprise inside one of the winery's vehicles.
Philip has problems with the police. In the arrest he meets an interesting person. Tzveta has gone missing. Elina investigates her father's secret life. The weather is threatening the vineyards.
Elina is offended by her father's strategies. Philip reaches an impasse, but encouraged by his friend Nasko, he meets with Harizanov. Andrey finds Tzveta in a monastery. Elina finds about the mistress of his father.
Philip is about to make a deal with Boris Harizanov. Andrey Bonchev is trying to smooth his relationship with Tzveta. Plamen Harizanov interferes with the deal for the winery.
Philip might loose the most valuable vines. He and Elina are determined to put the winery back on track. Tzveta slowly emancipates. Andrey has a surprising visit in his home.
Andrey urgently needs to collect and return the money given to him by the investor Titov, but Tsveta complicates his plans. Elina organizes a winetasting. Andrey receives a serious threat in front of his home.
Tsveta insists on learning the truth about Andrey's problems. Elina enjoys a flattering review of the winetasting and unwittingly flirts with Philip. Andrey takes criminal actions in an attempt to find the money owed to Titov.
Philip is shocked by his mother's sudden arrival. Harizanov realizes that his beloved mare is missing, and Andrey still has hope that his plan will work. Philip and Elina's relationship progresses.
Andrey realizes that his plan to find money has failed, but Tsveta has a proposal. Titov assigns a new task for Andrei. Elina, Nasko and Philip participate in the Balkan Championship, but during this time something happens in the winery.
Elina avoids meetings with Philip. Zoya can no longer hide a long-kept secret and decides to make a confession to her son and to grandfather Stanko. She makes a deal with Elina. Andrei is devastated and decides to save his family, not knowing what price he will have to pay.
Right next to winery "Markova Izba" a new competing one - "Scarlet hills" is under construction, but Philip is in shock by different reasons. Nasko receives an irresistible offer from the owner of "Scarlet hills" - Daria Tomova. Andrey Bonchev continues his games on the political front and Antonia has prepared a surprise of her own.
"Markova Izba" accepts a wine order for a wedding, but Elina has problems with her sense of smell. Philip meets Daria Tomova. She is preparing a new wine for the market. Andrey Bonchev makes an offer to Zoya Young. Elina has an incident ат the vineyard. Andrey struggles with the municipal elections.
Sister Pelagia has unpleasant encounter. Andrey shows interest in her land. Marta unsuccessfully tries to get close to Elina. Nasko is very disappointed when he learns that "Scarlet Hills" will be managed by the wine expert Mauricio Sensi. Zoya makes an important decision which determines Elina's future in "Markova Izba".
Tzveta and sister Pelagia travel to Rome. Long waited expert Mauricio Sensi finally arrives at "Scarlet hills". Andrey Bonchev tries to sabotage the plans of Harizanov to introduce Antonya Chanova in politics.
Philip wants to clear his score with Harizanov. The vintage is around the corner and preparations have to be made. Marta tries to participate as a partner in the winery management. Andrey Bonchev decides to interfere in the procedures for the development of the waste management facility.
Right before the vintage, the owners of the vineyards have troubles. Elina is in difficult situation between two men with which she has professional and personal relationship. In the hospital Sister Pelagya gets ambivalent lab results. Meanwhile Andrey Bonchev makes surprising and important decision.
Nasko has a date with the labor inspector - Slava. Antonya, disappointed with Harizanov, gives information to Andrey. Daria Tomova organizes a meeting with the regional winemakers.
The support of Daria and Philip towards Andrey is at risk after the winemakers meeting. Philip and Elina start to investigate who is behind the vineyards' robberies. Elina is about to make the perfect Rosé for Daria, but she's obstructed by Martha. Nasko makes a second attempt for a romantic date with Slava. Philip and Daria are about to unite in business, but each of them has a point of view regarding the past.
Melnik, year 1922.
The story from the past continues.
The inheritors of the two wineries must carefully think about the history and make their important choice in the present.
An important decision is pending for the future of the heroes of the hill associated with the two wineries - "Markova Izba" and "Scarlet Hills".
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