The flavor of mandarin orange in wine of Melnik

Discover the of Melnik wines revealing the of mandarin orange flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Melnik of Bulgaria. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Zagreus or the Logodaj Winery produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Melnik are Melnik, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Melnik often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or walnut and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.

We currently count 25 estates and châteaux in the of Melnik, producing 108 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Melnik go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

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