Ayano

Style: Dry Red wine

Grape Variety:54% Merlot, 44% Shiroka Melnishka loza (Broadleaved Melnik vine), 2% Sira

Analysis: Alcohol – 13,29 %; Sugars – 1,3 g/L; TA – 5,4 g/L

Terroir:The vineyard plots are located in the lands of the village of Hersovo and the village of Kromidovo. The arrays from Merlot are 8 years old, and those with Shiroka Melnishka Loza are about 50 years old. This contributes to the elegant structure and terroir expression in the taste of the wine. The climate is warm, thanks to the air currents coming from the Aegean Sea, but in the evening from the surrounding ones mountains, cooler currents descend, which contribute to more the large diurnal amplitudes. The vines are grown organically by observing biodynamic practices, the goal being to stimulate healthy and deep growth of the root system. The series is 11477 bottles.

Vinification

Harvesting takes place separately for each variety and is entirely manual. It starts at the end of August with Merlot and ends at the end of October with Shiroka Melnishka Loza. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in separate vessels, such as the delicate structure of both grape varieties determine the maceration before fermentation to be no more than three days. Post-fermentative maceration is done only 3-4 days to prevent excessive extraction of phenolic compounds. After reaching the desired organoleptic characteristics, the wines are blended and bottled.

Tasting notes:

Dark and dense color with a pleasant violet hue. Intense aroma of dark fruit, spices, coffee. Soft attack with rich multi-layered flavor aroma. Medium-bodied with pleasant tannins and sufficient freshness. A long and memorable finish. Wine ready for consumption now, but also with good potential.

Dark fruits

Spices

Food pairing:

Suitable for pairing with pasta, risotto and grilled dishes vegetables, as well as with a variety of meat dishes with red sauces.

Pasta

Grilled vegetables

Meat dishes