Limited, artistic wines beyond the classics. Discover the freshness and elegance of orange wine, the sweetness of our dessert wine, the collectible value of old vintages from the vault and impressive magnums for special occasions. This series is created for wine lovers with a curiosity for the atypical and memorable.
YAGORIDA
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Current Vintage: 2016
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Vinification: Aged for 42 months in Bulgarian oak barrels.
Characteristics:
Yagorida, the small grapes growing on the higher shoots of the vine, survived like a phoenix after the dramatic hailstorm and ripened. The wine has a unique concentration, structure, and aroma – a symbol of the vine’s unyielding will to live.
YAGORIDA Magnum 1.5l
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Current Vintage: 2016
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Vinification: Aged for 42 months in Bulgarian oak barrels.
Characteristics:
Yagorida, the small grapes growing on the higher shoots of the vine, survived like a phoenix after the dramatic hailstorm and ripened. The wine has a unique concentration, structure, and aroma – a symbol of the vine’s unyielding will to live.
Hailstorm 42 months
Variety: Blend of Melnik 55, Mavrud, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Vintage: 2016
Vinification: Aged for 42 months in Bulgarian oak barrels.
Characteristics: A gift from nature, a symbol of surprise and synchronicity. A second batch of the wine, left for another 18 months in addition to the initial 24 in oak barrels to tame the wine's exuberant character. It is distinguished by a dense body, explosiveness of dark fruits - blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, blueberry. The fruit is wrapped in shades of dark chocolate, coffee and sweet spices. Long finish and a hint of long development with notes of leather, tobacco and sweet smokiness. A wine that, left in the collection, will continue to give joyful moments in the coming years.
Limited quantity.
Hailstorm 24 months
Variety: Blend of Melnik 55, Mavrud, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Vintage: 2016
Vinification: Aged for 24 months in Bulgarian oak barrels.
Characteristics: A gift from nature, a symbol of surprise and synchronicity. A second batch of the wine, left for another 18 months in addition to the initial 24 in oak barrels to tame the wine’s exuberant character. It is distinguished by a dense body, explosiveness of dark fruits – blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, blueberry. The fruit is wrapped in shades of dark chocolate, coffee and sweet spices. Long finish and a hint of long development with notes of leather, tobacco and sweet smokiness. A wine that, left in the collection, will continue to give joyful moments in the coming years.
Limited quantity.
Aplauz MAGNUM 3L Cabernet Sauvignon Premium
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Current Vintage: 2019
Alcohol:14 %
Characteristics:
Our Magnum bottles (1.5 L and 3L) embody the very best of Villa Melnik – exceptional red wines crafted with care, passion, and attention to every detail.
The wines stand out with full body, intense aromas, and remarkable depth of flavor. Thanks to the slower evolution in the larger bottle, Magnum wines reveal elegance, harmony, and longevity.
Created in limited quantities, Magnum bottles are the perfect choice for special occasions, collectors, and connoisseurs seeking something truly remarkable.
SWEET WINE BARREL AGED
Variety: Melnik 55- 100% (late harvest)
Current Vintage: 2018
Alcohol: 15,5%
Vinification:
The grapes were picked three weeks after the grapes for dry wines and left to further dry on racks in an airy place far from direct sunlight in order to additionally concentrate the sugars and aromas. 80g residual grape sugar/liter. No added sugar or sweetener.
Characteristics:
A dessert in a bottle – sensual, deep, velvety. It seduces with aromas of caramelized nuts, candied almonds, coffee, fig jam, and dark chocolate. Rich yet balanced – with sweetness that does not overwhelm and freshness that lingers. For special occasions and well-deserved pleasures.
About the Variety:
Melnik 55, also known as Early Melnik Vine, is a hybrid grape variety, a cross between the endemic Shiroka Melnik Vine and Valdiguié.
GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) (Копие)
Variety: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Current Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 14,5%
Vinification:
The wine is a classic blend, crafted in the style of France’s Rhone Valley. It is a cepage – the three grape varieties ferment together, creating an exceptionally harmonious, smooth, and full-bodied wine. Fermented in stainless steel, without oak aging.
Characteristics:
It impresses with its energy and finesse – a fresh, elegant body with a pronounced fruit character and a harmonious finish. The perfect choice for those moments when wine is meant to inspire.
Aplauz MAGUM 1.5L Melnik 55
Variety: Melnik 55
Current Vintage: 2021
Alcohol:15 %
Characteristics:
Our Magnum bottles (1.5 L) embody the very best of Villa Melnik – exceptional red wines crafted with care, passion, and attention to every detail.
The wines stand out with full body, intense aromas, and remarkable depth of flavor. Thanks to the slower evolution in the larger bottle, Magnum wines reveal elegance, harmony, and longevity.
Created in limited quantities, Magnum bottles are the perfect choice for special occasions, collectors, and connoisseurs seeking something truly remarkable.
Aplauz MAGUM 1.5L Melnik Blend
Variety: Melnik 1300 Jubilee, Melnik 55, Merlot
Current Vintage: 2020
Alcohol:14 %
Characteristics:
Our Magnum bottles (1.5 L) embody the very best of Villa Melnik – exceptional red wines crafted with care, passion, and attention to every detail.
The wines stand out with full body, intense aromas, and remarkable depth of flavor. Thanks to the slower evolution in the larger bottle, Magnum wines reveal elegance, harmony, and longevity.
Created in limited quantities, Magnum bottles are the perfect choice for special occasions, collectors, and connoisseurs seeking something truly remarkable.
Aplauz MAGNUM 1.5L Cabernet Sauvignon Premium
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Current Vintage: 2019
Alcohol:14 %
Characteristics:
Our Magnum bottles (1.5 L) embody the very best of Villa Melnik – exceptional red wines crafted with care, passion, and attention to every detail.
The wines stand out with full body, intense aromas, and remarkable depth of flavor. Thanks to the slower evolution in the larger bottle, Magnum wines reveal elegance, harmony, and longevity.
Created in limited quantities, Magnum bottles are the perfect choice for special occasions, collectors, and connoisseurs seeking something truly remarkable.
Keratsuda
Vintage: 2025
Variety: Keratsuda
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Vinification: The wine is fermented in stainless steel.
Characteristics: After a long wait, the iconic local variety – Keratsuda, is here again. The new vintage reveals the character of the Struma Valley in a bottle: a wine that is both refined and gentle, but possesses surprising complexity. Created for connoisseurs of authentic Bulgarian wines.
Pinot Noir & Sangiovese
Variety: Pinot Noir & Sangiovese
Current Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 13,5%
Vinification:
Fermentation in stainless steel, without barrel aging.
Characteristics:
This unusual yet exciting partnership combines the lushness of Pinot Noir – with cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and a hint of spice – with the distinctive structure of Sangiovese. The result is a wine with firm tannins and an expressive, memorable finish. A story that unfolds with every sip.
Aplauz Magnum 1.5L Sandanski Misket
Variety: Sandanski Misket
Current Vintage: 2025
Alcohol: 12,5 %
Region: PGI Melnik
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Characteristics: Aplauz Sandanski Misket is a fresh white wine with the charm of the Pirin south. It reveals a captivating bouquet of green apple, white flowers, and delicate citrus notes. The palate is balanced, with elegant minerality. Perfect for summer afternoons, seafood, and admirers of expressive Bulgarian varieties.
Aplauz MAGNUM 1.5L Rose
Variety: Mavrud & Shiroka Melnik (Broadleaf Melnik) Vine
Current Vintage: 2025
Alcohol:12,5 %
Characteristics:
The Magnum bottle of Aplauz Rosé is made for sharing special moments – stylish, elegant, and irresistibly fresh. With a seductive aroma of strawberry, raspberry, and pink grapefruit, this wine is the perfect accent to any celebration.
Orange Wine
Variety: Viognier 75%, Keratsuda 25%
Current Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: 12%
Vinification:
Fermentation with the skins for two weeks, followed by resting on the fine lees for four weeks.
Characteristics:
Orange wine is made from white grapes using a special technique. The key lies in the skins of the white grapes. While white wines are usually made by separating the skins from the juice, which then ferments alone, orange wines are created by allowing the skins to macerate and ferment together with the juice. From the skins come the deeper color (yellow, ochre, orange), the distinctive flavors and aromas, and the tannins that give orange wine its signature taste. In a way, it is white wine made by the technique of red wine.
GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) – barrel aged
Variety: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Current Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: 14,5%
Vinification:
The wine is a classic blend, crafted in the style of France’s Rhone Valley. It is a cepage – the three grape varieties ferment together, creating an exceptionally harmonious, smooth, and full-bodied wine. Fermented in stainless steel, partially oak-aged.
Characteristics:
It impresses with its energy and finesse – a fresh, elegant body with a pronounced fruit character and a harmonious finish. The perfect choice for those moments when wine is meant to inspire.
