Vintage: 2021

Variety: Melnik 55 (Early Melnik Vine)

Alcohol: 15%

Winemaking: The wine is made from carefully double hand-selected grapes of Early Melnik Vine (Melnik 55) – a natural cross of Broadleaved Melnik Vine and Valdigue. Grown in its native terroir – Harsovo, near Melnik, this 10 year old vineyard with controlled yield of 7200 kg per ha. Was harvested in full ripeness and optimum parameters. Fermented in Stainless steel tanks, aged 15 months in new Bulgarian oak barrels, has perfect shape for long life.

Tasting Notes: Beautiful concentrated ruby color. The nose is of earth and chocolate – extremely attractive and unique. On a second sniff, one can capture ripe red fruit, black olive, mocha and indigo. The body is medium, elegant, with good freshness, pleasant tannins, and a long and memorable finish. A great wine with a distinct character. With a long aging potential.

Food pairings: game (deer, grouse), pork with cream sauces, lamb with tomato sauce, cheese, paste

Serving tips: 15 -18о С

Awards:

Vintage 2019: SILVER Avgustiada 2022, Bulgaria
Vintage 2018: SILVER International Wine Challenge, UK 2022
Vintage 2017: SILVER International Balkans Wine Fest 2020
Vintage 2016: SILVER Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Competition
Vintage 2013: SILVER „Decanter“ 2015, London
Vintage 2011: SILVER „Balkans International Wine Competition“ 2014, Sofia