Melnik 55 Early Melnik Grape

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Review September 2019

* Perswijn is the leading independent wine magazine in The Benelux.

Finalist Perswijn Wine Challenge Winter 2015

VERY GOOD

"dark and solid, blackberries, red currants, cherries, liquorice, chocolate, tasty and intense, good structure"

TASTING NOTES
Colour: Deep rubby red colour with nice granite shades;
Aroma: Rich aroma of black berries and cherry, comlimented by sweet spicines en elegant vanilla;
Taste: Soft, velvet and rounded fruity taste with balanced structure and tenderness. Long and memorable finish.

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HOW TO DRINK IT
Food: smoked chicken, duck, ham, hamburger, lamb (grilled or broiled), pasta with tomato sauce, pates, steak (grilled or broiled), venison;
Cheese: Brie, Camember, Danish Blu, Sharp Cheddar;
Temperature: 16‐18°C

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THE REGION

South Western Region

This Bulgarian wine region includes the southwestern parts of the country. It is not large in size, but it possesses some specific climatic features which are very similar to the Mediterranean regions. Along the valley of the Struma river a unique Bulgarian varietal “Broad Leaved Vine of Melnik” (Shiroka Melnishka) is cultivated for the production of dry and semi-dry wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pamid varietals are also grown in the area. The local wines are characterized by full taste, with spicy southern tones.

EARLY MELNIK GRAPE

Early Melnik Grape is a Bulgarian grape variety with interesting history. It was created during the 70s of the last century and planted limitedly in the south-west part of Bulgaria. This grape variety was not interesting to the Bulgarian winemakers and was totally forgotten until 1999, when it was vinified professionally for the first time. Nowadays, releasing the full potential of this unique Bulgarian grape is a real challenge for the Bulgarian wine makers.

THE TOWN OF MELNIK

Melnik is also the name of the smallest Bulgarian town, picturesquely situated amongst a fantastic scenery – strangely shaped pyramids of  sand and limestone. During the 17th -18th century it became a flourishing tobacco and wine-producing center, whose fame spread to many European countries. The beautiful fortress-like houses with broad wine cellars, cut in the limestone rocks date back to this period.