Vineyards: Situated in Strouma Valley
Variety: 100% Early Melnik vine
Wine: Aged for 4 months in French oak barrels
Color: Dark ruby red colour with its own brilliance
Aromas: Ripe cherries, spices, stone and vanilla. It has velvet fruity taste with melted tannins
Taste: It has a pleasant final with aftertaste of cherries, nuts and chocolate
This indigenous to Struma Valley, South West Bulgaria grape variety was created by the crossing of the ancient Broad Leaved Melnik Vine and the French grape variety Valdigue in the 70s. Fermentation and maceration on the skins took 18 days before being transferred for 4 months aging in new French oak barrels.
Aging in oak: 4 months, French oak
Fine dark meat dishes at a temperature: 18-20°C.
Bottle volume: 0,750 l.
Alcohol: 14 %
Vintage: 2020