Hailstorm (Gradushka)
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Variety: Melnik 55, Mavrud, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah
Current Vintage: 2016
Alcohol:14.5 %
Vinification: Aged for 42 months in Bulgarian oak barrels.
Characteristics:
A gift of nature, a symbol of surprise and synchronicity. A second batch of the wine, left for an additional 18 months on top of the initial 24 in oak barrels to tame its fiery character. It stands out with a full body, explosive dark fruit – blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, blueberry. The fruit is wrapped in nuances of dark chocolate, coffee, and sweet spices. Long finish with hints of further development – leather, tobacco, and a sweet smokiness. A wine that, left in a collection, will continue to bring joy for years to come.
About the series
Gold medal
Gold Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2019
5 out of 5 stars in KA&TA
5 out of 5 stars in KA&TA Bulgarian Wine Catalogue 2019
Characteristics
About the Variety / the Wine
On July 1, 2016, a hailstorm struck and destroyed 75% of our harvest. Leaves, shoots, and grape clusters were knocked to the ground and devastated.
After the storm, the stressed vines began to compensate for the trauma. They redirected all their vital energy into the few grapes that survived, and those became saturated with color, flavors, and aromas. We collected these grapes and made the wine “Hailstorm” – unique and unrepeatable – a symbol of nature’s wrath, but also of its miracles. A symbol of what God takes away, but also what he gives.
The result – a wine of extraordinary concentration and power!
Location
Harsovo village
Serving
16–20°C, decant before drinking
Tasting Notes
The aromatic profile impresses with an explosion of dark fruits – blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, and blueberry. The fruit base is elegantly wrapped in layers of dark chocolate, freshly roasted coffee, and sweet spices such as vanilla and cinnamon. The finish is long, noble, and complex – with fine accents of leather, tobacco, and delicate smokiness.
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
Black cherry
Blueberry
Dark chocolate
Coffee
Vanilla
Канела
Tobacco
Food Pairing
Game, beef, red meats
Game
Veal
Red meats
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| Type | Red wines |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 0.75 l. |
| variety | Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mavrud, Melnik 55, Shiraz |
| Packaging | Bottle, Carton box (6 bottles) |
| Packaging | 0.75L |
| Затваряне | Cork |
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