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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Variety: Mavrud & Shiroka Melnik (Broadleaf Melnik) Vine
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