The flavor of preserved lemon in wine of Plovdiv

Discover the of Plovdiv wines revealing the of preserved lemon flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Plovdiv of Bulgaria. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bessa Valley or the Domaine Villa Lyubimets produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Plovdiv are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mavrud, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Plovdiv often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or raisin and sometimes also flavors of red plum, red currant or mint.

We currently count 13 estates and châteaux in the of Plovdiv, producing 64 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Plovdiv go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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