APLAUZ PREMIUM RESERVE MERLOT
18,87 € (36,91 лв.)
Variety: Merlot
Current Vintage: 2020
Alcohol:14 %
Limited edition: 850 bottles
Vinification: Made from carefully selected grapes, aged 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels.
Characteristics: Powerful and seductive, this Merlot combines a deep, almost opaque color with intense aromas of dark fruits, mocha, vanilla, and toasted wood. Its rich flavor, accented by notes of roasted meat and spicy herbs, leads into a long, dry finish – a wine of remarkable structure and great aging potential.
About the series
Characteristics
About the variety
Merlot is a French grape variety, the second most widely planted after Cabernet Sauvignon. It produces powerful, rich wines with distinct jammy fruit, cocoa, and coffee notes.
Region
Vinogradi village, PGI Melnik
Serving
18–20°C, decant before serving
Tasting notes
Opaque, concentrated brick-red color. An expressive nose with intense aromas of dark fruits, spices, mocha, vanilla, and toasted oak. Sweet, opulent, full-bodied palate with roasted meat and spice nuances. Long, dry, spicy finish. A wine with serious aging potential.
Black fruits
Vanilla
Toasted wood
Food pairing
Beef, game (venison, roe deer), wild fowl
Beef
Game birds
Game
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| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Type | Червени вина |
| Quantity | 0.75 л. |
| variety | Мерло |
| Packaging | Бутилка, Бутилка с подаръчна кутия, Кашон (6 бутилки) |
| Brand | Applauz |
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