The flavor of cedar in wine of Shumen

Discover the of Shumen wines revealing the of cedar flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Shumen of Bulgaria. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tsarev Brod or the Domaine Tsarev Brod produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Shumen are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Shumen often reveals types of flavors of oak, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, non oak or vegetal.

We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Shumen, producing 21 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Shumen go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison).

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