SWEET WINE BARREL AGED
11,76 €
Variety: Melnik 55- 100% (late harvest)
Current Vintage: 2018
Alcohol: 15,5%
Vinification:
The grapes were picked three weeks after the grapes for dry wines and left to further dry on racks in an airy place far from direct sunlight in order to additionally concentrate the sugars and aromas. 80g residual grape sugar/liter. No added sugar or sweetener.
Characteristics:
A dessert in a bottle – sensual, deep, velvety. It seduces with aromas of caramelized nuts, candied almonds, coffee, fig jam, and dark chocolate. Rich yet balanced – with sweetness that does not overwhelm and freshness that lingers. For special occasions and well-deserved pleasures.
About the Variety:
Melnik 55, also known as Early Melnik Vine, is a hybrid grape variety, a cross between the endemic Shiroka Melnik Vine and Valdiguié.
About the series
About the Variety
About the Variety
Melnik 55, also known as Early Melnik Vine, is a hybrid grape variety, a cross between the endemic Shiroka Melnik Vine and Valdiguié.
Location
Harsovo village, PGI Thracian Valley
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Deep, opaque purple color. Captivating aromas of caramelized nuts, cinnamon, candied roasted almonds, coffee, ripe fig jam, and dark chocolate. A beautiful balance of sweetness and freshness, an exceptionally complex wine.
Caramelized nuts
Cinnamon
Roasted almonds
Coffee
Fig jam
Dark chocolate
Food Pairing
Desserts with dark chocolate and caramelized nuts, tiramisu, Cuban cigars.
Desserts
Tiramisu
Cuban cigars
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| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| variety | Мелник 55 |
| Quantity | 0.375 l. |
| Packaging | Бутилка, Бутилка с подаръчна кутия |
| Type | Dessert wines |
| Packaging | 0.375L |
| Затваряне | Wine stopper (glass stopper) |
| Vinification | Отлежало в бъчва |
| Brand | Limited Series |
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