Chill Melnik
9,60 € 8,64 €
Vintage: 2025
Variety: 100% Shiroka Melnik vine (Broad-leaved Melnik Vine)
Alcohol: 13.5% vol
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel (inox) tanks.
Characteristics: Discover Chill Melnik – a unique, exceptionally fresh red wine crafted in the modern style of chillable reds. A contemporary and innovative take on the legendary native grape variety Shiroka Melnishka Loza.
Fermented in stainless steel, the wine preserves its pure, fruit-forward nature, bursting with crisp aromas of fresh strawberries and wild forest berries. With its pale ruby color, light body, and smooth tannins, Chill Melnik is the ideal companion for the warmer months. To fully appreciate its lively and fruity character, we recommend serving it well-chilled!
Serving Temperature: 11°C – 14°C
About the series
Silver medal
Vintage 2014: Silver, SMV Canada
Silver medal
Vintage 2013: Silver, Balkans International Wine Competition 2016
DiVino Top 50
Ranked #45 in DiVino Top 50, 2015
Characteristics
“Just imagine: a Bulgarian wildling, tightly wrapping her thighs around the body of a capricious French aristocrat. And it turns out they fit perfectly together.” – Elina, The Grapes of Guilt (BNT TV series)
About the varieties
One of Pinot Noir’s nicknames is “the heartbreak grape,” referring to its reputation as one of the most difficult varieties to grow. It requires precise conditions and meticulous care – or, as Elina from the TV series The Grape of Guilt puts it: “a capricious variety that doesn’t thrive everywhere.” Broadleaf Melnik Vine is just as demanding, but the result of combining these two is both captivating and reamakable.
Region
Vinogradi village, PGI Melnik
Serving
Sightly chilled
Tasting notes
Clear, medium ruby color with soft highlights. Intriguing nose of meat, cherry, and tobacco, with subtle earthy undertones. Medium-bodied, silky tannins, and a sweet-spicy finish. A distinctive wine with a noble profile.
Cherry
Tobacco
Food pairing
Salmon, slow-roasted veal, pork, game (rabbit, fowl), mushroom dishes, forest herbs and spices
Salmon
Slow-roasted veal
Pork
Game
Mushroom dishes
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| Weight | 1,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Type | Червени вина |
| variety | Широка Мелнишка Лоза |
| Packaging | Бутилка, Бутилка с подаръчна кутия, Кашон (6 бутилки) |
| Brand | Limited Series |
| Packaging | 0.75L |
| Затваряне | Screw |
| Vinification | Fresh without oak |
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