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Colorito Merlot, Melnik
Tasting notes from the sommelier

“Beautiful and bright ruby color. Exotic nose with notes of ripe apple, quince, and tobacco leaves. Elegant, fresh body with a pleasant apple finish. Ready for consumption with good aging potential.”

Suitable foods
  • Pork tenderloin
  • Roast beef
  • Mushrooms
  • Roasted vegetables
  • Kapama, Gouda, Cheddar, goat cheese

Colorito Merlot, Melnik

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2021 | 12.75 об.%

Varieties: 49% Merlot, 26% Broad-leaf Melnik Vine, 17% Early Melnik Vine, 8% Sangiovese

Terroir: The vineyards are located in the villages of Harsovo and Kromidovo, in the Melnik region, with heavy, reddish-brown soils rich in iron. The vines are young, except for the Wide Melnik Vine plots, which are about 50 years old. The Wide Melnik Vine is an endemic variety of the Sandanski region. The climate is characterized by high daytime temperatures and cool evening air currents descending from the surrounding mountains. Biodynamic practices are used in the vineyards.

Wine: Hand harvested for each variety separately. Several days of maceration before and after fermentation. Fermentation takes place in separate containers at around 24°C for 7-10 days. Part of the wine has contact with oak. Blending follows.

Profile
  • Freshness
  • Aroma
  • Body
  • Dryness
Dominant notes
  • Ripe apple Ripe apple
  • Quince Quince
  • Tobacco leaves Tobacco leaves
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Tasting notes from the sommelier

“Beautiful and bright ruby color. Exotic nose with notes of ripe apple, quince, and tobacco leaves. Elegant, fresh body with a pleasant apple finish. Ready for consumption with good aging potential.”

Suitable foods
  • Pork tenderloin
  • Roast beef
  • Mushrooms
  • Roasted vegetables
  • Kapama, Gouda, Cheddar, goat cheese