The flavor of pencil lead in wine of Danubian Plains

Discover the of Danubian Plains wines revealing the of pencil lead flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Danubian Plains of Bulgaria. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Burgozone or the Château Burgozone produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Danubian Plains are Merlot, Chardonnay and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Danubian Plains often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Danubian Plains, producing 34 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Danubian Plains go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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