The Bulgarian Heritage Selection
Original price was: 90,65 €.81,30 €Current price is: 81,30 €.
Our mission is to preserve and revive the unique indigenous grape varieties of Bulgaria. We are proud to present this special six-bottle selection, featuring wines crafted exclusively from our own estate-grown Bulgarian grapes.
The Selection Includes:
Melnik Family Tree: A masterful blend of all Melnik varieties. This wine embodies our mission—to safeguard local heritage and transform it into world-class wine.
Rare Varieties Melnik 1300: A limited-edition variety with an impressive aromatic profile and a smooth, velvety body.
Aplauz Mavrud: One of our most awarded wines of the year. A powerful yet elegant Mavrud, aged for 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels within the deep sandstone tunnels beneath the winery.
Aplauz Shiroka Melnishka Loza (Broad-Leaved Melnik Vine): A classic expression of the traditional Melnik grape, aged to perfection in Bulgarian oak.
Aplauz Rosé (Melnik & Mavrud): An elegant, delicate, and highly aromatic rosé blend of Bulgaria’s two most iconic varieties.
Bergulé Melnik & Pinot Noir: An intriguing and harmonious blend of the local Broad-Leaved Melnik Vine and the classic Pinot Noir.
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Vintage Gift box “Three Kings” with three aged reserves
For the first time in Villa Melnik history, we are opening the doors to our private wine vault. "Three Kings" is a strictly limited vintage gift box uniting three magnificent gems from past vintages, aged under ideal conditions in our cellar.
An extraordinary gift worthy of life’s most significant occasions. Every bottle in this box is a true collector's gem—mature, complex, and noble wines that demonstrate how great Bulgarian reserves develop their true potential over time.
This selection was created for true connoisseurs and collectors who appreciate time, craftsmanship, and the rare character of every single drop.
What is inside this limited selection?
Aplauz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2014: A wine from an exceptional vintage that has developed noble notes of leather, tobacco, ripe blackcurrant, and delicate spices. A true king of red wines with a velvety finish.
Aplauz Syrah Reserve 2015: An opulent, complex, and monumental Syrah with deep aromatics combining dark berries, black pepper, and silky, integrated tannins.
Aplauz Merlot Reserve 2016: Harmonious, rounded, and velvety perfection. A luscious Merlot with a multi-layered bouquet of dried plums, dark chocolate, and subtle Bulgarian oak.
Only a few sets are available, as these bottles are retrieved directly from the winery's private vault.
Lyubka’s favorite wines
We try to keep your spirit and heart joyfully intoxicated!
We offer you six wines, specially selected for you by the owner of the winery! Be healthy and cheers!
- Aplauz Chardonnay – The wine has fermented and aged for 3 months on the fine lees in Bulgarian oak barrels (sur li).
- Orange Wine – Sauvignon Blanc & Keratsuda – white wine, fermented using red technology in contact with the skins, from which it obtains a rich color, aroma and taste.
- Aplauz Rose – Melnik & Mavrud – elegant rosé in French style with Melnik character.
- Bergule Cuvee – A dense and aromatic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Melnik 55.
- Aplauz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – our most awarded wine at national and international wine competitions.
- Aplauz Melnik 55 Reserve – the emblem of Villa Melnik!
Mavrud & Melnik
Celebrate Bulgarian Wine: Mavrud and Melnik Selection
Celebrate Bulgarian wine with our special selection, created in honor of International Mavrud Day and the local Melnik varieties. Mavrud is renowned for its full-bodied, intense character, while the Broad-Leaved Melnik Vine impresses with its elegance and uniqueness. Both varieties are symbols of the tradition and heritage of Bulgarian winemaking. Not only do they shine individually, but these two iconic native grapes also go hand-in-hand, and we blend them beautifully into exceptional red and rosé cuvées.
Immerse yourself in the magic of our indigenous grapes by enjoying a selection of our finest wines.
The pack includes:
- Aplauz Mavrud: A wine with an intense aroma of ripe fruits and spices; powerful on the palate with smooth, ripe tannins
- Aplauz Shiroka Melnishka Loza: Elegant and well-structured, featuring notes of red berries and wild herbs
- Aplauz Melnik 55: A full-bodied and complex wine with deep aromas of ripe black fruits and spices
- Aplauz Rose: An elegant blend of the two classic Bulgarian varieties – Broad-Leaved Melnik Vine and Mavrud
- Bergulé Melnik & Mavrud: A unique blend that combines the signature softness of Melnik with the intensity of Mavrud
- Bergulé Rose: A light, fresh rosé with delicate notes of strawberries and raspberries.
Order now and dive into the world of Bulgarian wines, crafted with care and passion for our local terroir!
Summer wines
Summer is here! The sun is high, Time for a treat you shouldn’t pass by! Three whites, three rosés — six unique labels in all, At a special promo price, answering summer’s call! From the seaside breeze to the mountain peak, This is the refreshing pack you seek!
The pack includes:
- Aplauz Rose – A delicate, elegant rosé crafted from two iconic Bulgarian varieties: Shiroka Melnishka Loza (Broad-Leaved Melnik Vine) and Mavrud. These two varieties coexist in a single vineyard exclusively at our estate, as Shiroka Melnishka only grows in the Melnik region, and we are the sole producer of Mavrud in the Struma Valley.
- Aplauz Viognier Sur lie – This wine was fermented and aged on the fine lees (sur lie) in Bulgarian oak barrels.
- Aplauz Chardonnay Sur lie – This wine was fermented and aged on the fine lees (sur lie) in Bulgarian oak barrels.
- Bergulé Sauvignon Blanc – A vibrant, light golden color with fresh green hues. An inviting nose with notes of delicate flowers and tropical fruits, grapefruit, candied lemon, and honey. Medium-bodied with excellent balance and flavors of ripe peaches and grapefruit.
- Bergulé Rose – A blend of Shiroka Melnishka Loza, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir, this is our ultimate summer hit! The rosé is juicy, boasting a rich aroma of ripe strawberries. It pairs excellently with sheep’s milk cheese, fresh salads, pasta, seafood, grilled zucchini, or even desserts like peach panna cotta or strawberry mascarpone.
- Bergulé Viognier & Chardonnay – The wine that won a Double Gold medal in Japan and the "Best Wine for Japanese Tempura" award. Try it with lightly battered shrimp, mussels, or tempura vegetables.
Spring freshness
With the arrival of the spring season and the transition to white, rosé and lighter red wines, VILA MELNIK offers you a “SPRING FRESHNESS” package. It includes some of our established products as well as some new and little-known wines.
Our focus is on wines with less or no oak aging, which can be easily combined with any spring table.
- Aplauz Chardonnay Sur Lie – golden, dense and complex wine, vinified using French – sur lie technology;
- Orange Wine – Aromatic and dense, orange wine from Viognier and Keratsuda;
- BERGULE Viognier & Chardonnay – Light and fruity wine with aromas of flowers and white fruits;
- BERGULE Rosé from Shiroka Melnishka Loza, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir;
- BERGULE Melnik and Pinot Noir – A delicate red wine with a velvety taste from Shiroka Melnika vine and Pinot Noir;
- GSM – A classic blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre. The wine we dedicate to our wine friends Andrey and Nadya, from whose vineyard in the village of Harsovo the grapes come.
We recommend serving both reds slightly chilled!
Thanks for the photo Beatris Kranz!
Gift box with two bottles of wine
Whether for a birthday, Christmas, an anniversary, or a corporate event, our gift box with two bottles of high-quality Melnik wine is the perfect present.
This wine set consists of two refined Bulgarian wines crafted from international or indigenous grape varieties. The bottles are thoughtfully packaged in a festive gift box tied with a delicate lace ribbon, accompanied by an uniquely illustrated gift card, resting on a bed of shredded tissue paper.
Make Christmas even more festive, birthdays even more special, and every celebration more joyful with this unique wine gift.
For corporate clients: We offer custom branding for both the box and the gift card with your company logo or personalized message.
Подаръчна кутия Вино и Шоколад
Търсите изискан начин да кажете „Благодаря“, „Обичам те“ или просто да подарите усмивка? Предлагаме една специална подаръчна кутия, в която сме обединили две от най-големите изкушения в света – първокласното вино и занаятчийския шоколад. Това не е просто подарък, а цялостно сетивно преживяване.
Какво включва нашият подаръчен комплект:
- Червено вино Aplauz Merlot: Подарете „Мерло-дия“ за сетивата! Плътно, кадифено мерло с богат аромат, отлежавало в дъбови бъчви.
- Розе Bergulé: Свежо и плодово розе със завладяващи нотки на ягоди – любим избор за всеки вкус.
- Авторски занаятчийски шоколад: Ръчно изработен от майстор шоколатиер и внимателно подбран от луксозната шоколадова палитра на Dark&Milk.
- Подаръчна кутия и картичка: Бутилките са грижливо опаковани в подаръчна кутия с нежна дантелена панделка, към тях има картичка с авторска илюстрация и лежат върху легло от хартиени конфети.
Подаръчен комплект "Вино и Шоколад“ е оригинален, луксозен подарък за Осми март, с който да зарадвате любимата жена, майка, сестра или колега. Изключително подходящ и като подарък за рожден ден, корпоративен подарък за бизнес партньори или просто като жест на внимание към любим човек.
