The flavor of bramble in wine of Sliven
Discover the of Sliven wines revealing the of bramble flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Sliven of Bulgaria. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rossidi produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sliven are Gewurztraminer, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sliven often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Sliven, producing 1 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sliven go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts.
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