Mavrud & Melnik
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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!
In October, we celebrate International Mavrud Day and our local indigenous varieties. Villa Melnik is one of the few producers cultivating Mavrud in the Melnik region. As a late-ripening variety – much like the Broad-Leaved Melnik Vine – Mavrud finds its perfect home here.
The unique advantage of growing Mavrud in the Melnik region is our long, warm summer and mild autumn, which allow the grapes to reach full phenolic maturity. This results in high sugar concentration and perfectly ripe, silky tannins. At Villa Melnik, Mavrud produces wines that are full-bodied and velvety, with wonderful fruit aromas. We find it creates a magnificent harmony when blended with our signature Broad-Leaved Melnik Vine.
| Weight | 8 kg |
|---|---|
| variety | Mavrud, Широка Мелнишка Лоза |
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AplauZ – Mavrud, PREMIUM Reserve
Variety: Mavrud
Current Vintage: 2021
Alcohol:15 %
Vinification: Made from carefully selected grapes, aged 24 months in Bulgarian oak barrels.
Characteristics: Refined and multi-layered, this Mavrud impresses with its deep color and rich bouquet of cherries, blackberries, and chocolate notes. With a medium body, silky tannins, and impeccable balance, the wine unfolds into a finish that lingers endlessly – a true delight for connoisseurs.
Villa Melnik’s Melnik
Immerse yourself in the world of unique Melnik varieties with this wine package. Here we have gathered a selection of emblematic wines that reveal the richness and diversity of local varieties from the Struma Valley. Each wine carries the spirit of the region and reflects our aspiration to preserve and promote the unique Bulgarian wine heritage.
The package includes the following wines:
- Melnik Family Tree: A blend of all Melnik varieties – embodies our mission – to preserve and revive the unique local varieties and make world-class wines from them.
- Alpauz Melnik 55: A dense and complex wine with deep aromas of ripe black fruits and spices.
- Aplauz Shiroka Melnik: An elegant and well-structured wine with notes of red fruits and herbs.
- Rare Varieties Melnik 1300: A limited variety with an impressive aromatic profile and velvety body.
- Rare Varieties Melnik 82: Good tannin structure, medium body. Wine with a long finish and memorable taste.
- Rare Varieties Ruen: Wine with a light to medium structure, reflecting the unique character of the Ruen variety - with delicate notes of red fruits and woody aromas.
Order now and discover the magic of Melnik varieties in one bottle!
The Bulgarian Heritage Selection
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.
Aplauz – Shiroka Melnik, Reserve
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.
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!
Chill Melnik
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
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!
