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.
Pinot Noir & Sangiovese
Variety: Pinot Noir & Sangiovese
Current Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: 13,5%
Vinification:
Fermentation in stainless steel, without barrel aging.
Characteristics:
This unusual yet exciting partnership combines the lushness of Pinot Noir – with cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and a hint of spice – with the distinctive structure of Sangiovese. The result is a wine with firm tannins and an expressive, memorable finish. A story that unfolds with every sip.
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!
Bergulé – Melnik & Pinot Noir
Variety: Broadleaf Melnik (Shiroka Melnik) Vine & Pinot Noir
Current Vintage: 2024
Alcohol: 14,5 %
Region: Vinogradi village, PGI Melnik
Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation only, no oak contact.
Characteristics: “Just imagine: a Bulgarian wildling, tightly wrapping her thighs around the body of a capricious French aristocrat. And it turns out they fit perfectly together.” – Elina, The Grapes of Guilt (BNT TV series)

