Aplauz – Shiroka Melnik, Reserve
12,73 €
Variety: Shiroka Melnik (Broadleaf Melnik)
Current Vintage: 2022
Alcohol:15 %
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by 18 months of aging in Bulgarian oak (new, first and second fill).
Characteristics: A traditional local variety with a rich, expressive character. Complex nose of sour cherry, oak, spices, and herbs. Harmonious, well-structured wine with a touch of sweetness and a long fruity finish. Ideal for connoisseurs of elegant native varietals.
About the series
Double gold medal
Vintage 2019 – Double Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard (France) 2023
Gold medal
Vintage 2019 – Gold, Sakura (Japan)
Silver medal
Vintage 2019 – Silver, Mundus Vini (Germany) 2023
Bronze medal
Vintage 2018 – Bronze, Decanter 2022
DIVINO TOP 50
Vintage 2017 – Top 50 Bulgarian Wines, DiVino 2022
DIVINO TOP 50
Vintage 2013 – Top 50 Bulgarian Wines, DiVino 2016
Characteristics
About the variety
Broadleaf Melnik Vine is an indigenous grape that has thrived in the Melnik region for thousands of years. A late-ripening variety named after its broad leaves, it produces light to medium-bodied wines with freshness and elegance. Thanks to its high acidity, it is also exceptionally suitable for rosé wines.
Region
Harsovo village, PGI Harsovo
Serving
Tasting notes
Medium-intense cherry-red color. Complex bouquet of sour cherry, oak, herbs, and spices. Balanced body with pleasant structure, delicate sweetness, and long fruity finish.
Sour cherry
Oak
Herbs and spices
Food pairing
Pasta, cheeses, vegetarian dishes, wild boar, wild fowl, pork with creamy sauces, lamb with tomato sauce, mushroom-based dishes, forest herbs and spices
Pasta
Vegetarian dishes
Wild boar
Pork
Lamb
Mushroom dishes
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| variety | Широка Мелнишка Лоза |
| Packaging | Бутилка, Бутилка с подаръчна кутия, Кашон (6 бутилки) |
| Brand | Applauz |
| Packaging | 0.75L |
| Затваряне | Корк |
| Vinification | Отлежало в бъчва |
| Type | Червени вина |
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