Discover the top 100 best wines of Struma River Valley of Struma River Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Struma River Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Warmest valley in south-western Bulgaria with sub-Mediterranean climate, vineyards around Melnik (cultivated for 8,000 years). Shiroka Melnishka Loza signature red (Churchill's favourite, broad-leafed indigenous variety): structured and spiced with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, tobacco, leather, Mediterranean herbs and a peppery touch, firm tannins — remarkable ageing. More accessible Melnik 55 and Ranna Melnishka. Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah complement.
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
wines from the region of Struma River Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), couscous without couscous maker or tuna lasagna.
