Nikola’s favorite wines
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To celebrate the spring festivities – Lazarus Day, Easter, and St. George’s Day – the founder of the winery, Nikola Zikatanov, has personally curated a selection of his rarest, limited-edition wines.
Two of the wines belong to the Aplauz Premium Reserve series – boutique, single-varietal wines bottled from a single barrel. This is the finest barrel of the vintage, hand-picked by the owner for its exceptional quality.
The remaining wines are from the “Rare Varieties” series, embodying Villa Melnik’s mission to preserve and revive the unique indigenous grapes of the Melnik region.
These wines have aged for 12 to 18 months in Bulgarian and French oak barrels within our cool cellar, carved deep into the natural Melnik sandstone. They are a true delight for the senses, impressive in their uniqueness, and perfectly suited for special occasions or as a distinguished addition to any serious wine collection.
The selection includes:
- Aplauz Premium Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aplauz Premium Reserve Merlot
- RARE VARIETIES – Ruen
- RARE VARIETIES – Melnik 1300 Jubilee
- RARE VARIETIES – Melnik 82
- RARE VARIETIES – Shiroka Melnishka Loza (Broad-Leaved Melnik Vine) – Gobelet (Bush Vine)
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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.
The Wine Behind the scenes
We present you a box of wine dedicated to the BNT1 TV series "Grapes of Guilt", a large part of which was filmed at Villa Melnik.
Learn more about the series here.
- Bergule Mavrud and Melnik – A beautiful transparent garnet color. The aroma is intriguing with elements of black cherry, herbal and ethereal notes. The taste is spicy, fresh, with a good tannin structure and a medium-long finish. The wine is not in contact with oak barrels, only fermentation in stainless steel
- Aplauz Shiroka Melnik – wine made using classical technology from the original Melnik variety – just as the keeper of traditions in the series, the technologist Nasko (Gerasim Georgiev – Gero) would have made it.
- Aplauz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva – the favorite wine of director Viktor Bozhinov and the male part of the cast.
- Rare varieties Melnik 1300 Jubileen – the wine that left even Mikhail Bilalov speechless.
- Bergule Rosé – the favorite wine of the ladies from the film crew of the series. Many pages of the script were written and read with a glass of this rosé in hand. Made from Shiroka Melnishka Loza, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir
- Aplauz Viognier – the wine that inspired the moviegoers and forever left a mark in their hearts.
Autumn Harmony
Welcome autumn with our special wine selection – the "Autumn Harmony" pack, curated to capture the very spirit of the season.
We have included a diverse range of wines for every occasion: from our fresh and unconventional Orange wine and elegant Rosé, to the delicate Aplauz Viognier and the harmonious Bergulé Cuvée. For a cozy touch, we’ve added the light and fruity Pinot Noir & Sangiovese, and to finish – the peppery Aplauz Syrah, perfect for bringing warmth to long autumn evenings.
The pack contains:
- Bergulé Cuvée
- Bergulé Rosé
- Orange Wine
- Aplauz Viognier Sur Lie
- Aplauz Syrah
- Pinot Noir & Sangiovese
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.
August is September
A crisp white for lunch, a lightly chilled red for sunset, an orange wine for curiosity, and a velvety red for a cool evening.
Introducing the "August is September" wine package. Crafted for those transition days when summer afternoons still hold their golden warmth, but the evening breeze carries the first touch of autumn freshness. This selection brings together 6 handpicked wines offering a full palette of styles — from light, refreshing whites to comforting reds by the evening fire.
What is inside the selection?
- Bergulé Viognier & Chardonnay – An elegant white wine with a velvety texture and rich fruity aromas.
- Keratsuda – An authentic, mineral, and exceptionally crisp white wine made from a rare local grape variety.
- Bergulé Rosé – A fine, easy-drinking, and captivating rosé.
- Chill Melnik – Our fresh new addition! A red wine crafted from Shiroka Melnishka Loza, made in the modern chillable red style.
- Orange Wine – A mysterious, complex, and exciting wine full of character.
- Bergulé Melnik & Pinot Noir – A harmonious blend combining the elegance of Pinot Noir with local Shiroka Melnik Vine.
A seamless combination of beloved classic styles and unique native grape varieties.
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.
