AplauZ – Merlot, Reserve
12,73 €
Variety: Merlot
Current Vintage: 2020
Alcohol:14 %
Vinification: Made from carefully selected grapes, aged 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels.
Characteristics: Merlot thrives in our region, where the warmth and sun bring ripeness, softness, and character. Deep dark ruby color, with seductive aromas of black fruits, cocoa, coffee, and toasted oak. The palate is velvety, with ripe tannins, hints of vanilla, and smoky oak.
About the series
Silver medal
Vintage 2023 – Balkans International Wine Competition 2026
Silver medal
Vintage 2018 – Balkans International Wine Competition 2022
Gold medal
Vintage 2016 – Concours mondial de Bruxelles 2019
Characteristics
About the variety
Merlot is the second most widely planted French variety after Cabernet Sauvignon. It produces powerful, rich wines with jammy fruit, cocoa, and coffee notes.
Region
Vinogradi village, PGI Melnik
Serving
Tasting notes
Intense dark ruby color. Rich nose of black fruit, cocoa, toasted oak, roasted coffee, and ink. Dense body with ripe tannins, sweet fruit, vanilla, and smoky oak. Long, spicy-dry finish.
Black fruit
Cocoa
Roasted oak
Roasted coffee
Vanilla
Food pairing
Beef, game (venison, roe deer), dishes with wild mushrooms, bacon, mustard, or walnuts
Beef
Game
Mushrooms
Bacon
Mustard
Walnuts
Similar products
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| variety | Мерло |
| Type | Червени вина |
| Packaging | Бутилка, Кашон (6 бутилки) |
| Brand | Applauz |
| Packaging | 0.75L |
| Затваряне | Корк |
| Vinification | Отлежало в бъчва |
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