NOBILE Melnik Reserve

The favourite wine of Winston Churchil!

The Melnik grape variety - Early Melnik Grape is certainly one of the most unique Bulgarian wine grapes!

TASTING NOTES:
Colour: Great dark ruby red colour;
Aroma: Rich aroma of black berries and cherry, complimented by sweet spicines en elegant vanilla;
Taste: Elegant, fruity, memorable taste, emphasizing the complexity of the grape variety;

For current vintage, alcohol percentage and more details go to the tab Specification.

 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: 18-19°C

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 for the first time vinified professionally. Nowaday, releasing the full potential of this unique Bulgarian grape is a real challenge for the Bulgarian wine makers. 

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.