The flavor of vanilla in wine of Upper Thrace
Discover the of Upper Thrace wines revealing the of vanilla flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Upper Thrace of Bulgaria. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Telish or the Domaine Telish produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Upper Thrace are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Upper Thrace often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, microbio or vegetal.
We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Upper Thrace, producing 12 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Upper Thrace go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.
Researchers examining remnants of jars dating back to the kingdom of Judah found evidence that royal elites in Jerusalem may have been drinking wine ‘flavoured with vanilla’. It’s already known that wine has a long history in the region, and some studies suggest wines contained added spices or herbs. Yet researchers said they were surprised to find traces of vanillin in some of the ancient storage jars, which were excavated from debris caused by the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE ...
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