The flavor of spice cake in wine of Thrace

Discover the of Thrace wines revealing the of spice cake flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Thrace of Bulgaria. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Orbelus or the Domaine Старосел (Starosel) produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Thrace are Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Thrace often reveals types of flavors of cherry, floral or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, dark fruit or black cherries.

We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Thrace, producing 26 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Thrace go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

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