Hand Made Reserve Mavrud ZM 86

A terroir wine from sunny Thrace!
Made with minimum human intervention from the indigenous grape variety Mavrud.

Maceration at low temperature for 48 hours after crushing. Fermentation with natural yeasts, extracted from Mavrud (ZM86) from own vineyards. Barrel-aged in Bulgarian oak. Unfiltered. Sediment may appear.

*ZM86 (Zagreus Mavrud 86) is Zagreus' own clone of the Bulgarian indigenous grape Mavrud.   

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Dark ruby ​​red;
Aroma: Rich and intense aroma with accents of black fruit and spices;
Taste: Excellently balanced, juicy, soft and elegant; Ripe tannins and good concentration; Pure fruit, complemented by pleasant spicy notes; Inviting finish.

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HOW TO DRINK IT

Meals: BBQ, Beef, Casseroles and Stews, Game, Duck, Lamb (Grilled, Broiled), Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Pates, Steak (Grilled, Broiled), Venison;
Cheese: Brie, Camember, Danish Blu, Sharp Cheddar;
Temperature: 17-18°C

THE REGION

Southern Region – Thracian Lowlands

This region includes around 35% of the vineyard massifs and is characterized by a moderate continental climate and good distribution of precipitation during the vegetation period.

ZAGREUS WINERY

Zagreus Winery was built in 2004, the year of the first harvest. The winery is an ultra modern building with a fully integrated cycle of production. In order to perform maximum quality control during the whole process of wine production, Zagreus only uses grapes from its own vineyards. 

As of 2010 all wines of Zagreus are organic according to the directives of the European Union. No herbicides or pesticides are used in the vineyards. The owners are proud of their fully integrated cycle of production. The whole process from the vines to the bottle happens at one place and is in "own hands", which guarantees full quality control.

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