Wines made from Mavrud grapes of Thracian Valley
Discover the best wines made with Mavrud as a single variety or as a blend of Thracian Valley.
More informations about the variety Mavrud
A very old grape variety whose origin is still uncertain, it is thought to have come from Greece, and for others its origin is Bulgarian from the Thrace plain where it is still widely cultivated. It can be found in Romania, Albania, Greece, Bulgaria, etc. Little known in France, it is nevertheless registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1.
More informations about the region of Thracian Valley
Thracian Lowlands is a wine region in the South of Bulgaria. It one of two PGI designations for Bulgarian wine recognized for export into the EU. The other is Danubian Plains. Both were introduced in 2007 as Part of Bulgaria's preparations for joining the EU.
What are the typical flavors of the Mavrud grape variety?
- OakPresent in 46% of Mavrud
- Red fruitPresent in 46% of Mavrud
- Black fruitPresent in 42% of Mavrud
- SpicesPresent in 36% of Mavrud
- EarthPresent in 35% of Mavrud
- Non oakPresent in 34% of Mavrud
- Dried fruitPresent in 15% of Mavrud
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Mavrud
- OakyPresent in 4% of Mavrud
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Mavrud
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Mavrud
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Mavrud
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Mavrud
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Mavrud
- SmokePresent in 2% of Mavrud
- PlumPresent in 2% of Mavrud
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Mavrud
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Mavrud
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Mavrud
- PepperPresent in 1% of Mavrud
News about the grape variety Mavrud
DWWA 2022: Sneak preview of styles to look out for
With more than 18,200 wines tasted by our expert judging panels and entrants spanning 56 countries, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022 edition promises to deliver an eclectic mix of brilliant bottles to seek out – across a broad range of prices. Official results for DWWA 2022, including the winners of coveted Platinum and Best in Show medals, won’t be published until 7th of June. However, here are just a few of the styles to watch out for, based on a selection of personal highligh ...
Torres honours the winners of the 6th Torres & Earth Awards
The awards were created to recognise those from various sectors who have worked to reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainability. This year’s winners were: viticulturist Tomàs Peig from the Terra Alta region, French glass maker Verallia, Córdoba-based transport company Juan Ruiz, the town of Caldes de Montbui in the Barcelona province, and Spanish environmental journalist José Luis Gallego. The five individuals and entities that were awarded represent a broad range of initiatives in line with ...
Guigal acquires Tavel rosé estate Château d’Aqueria
Guigal has acquired Château d’Aqueria for an undisclosed fee in a deal that adds to a sense of fresh dynamism in the historic vineyards of Tavel, a rosé-only appellation that lies on the west bank of the Rhône river in southern France. Marcel Guigal, son of Guigal domaine founder Etienne, said, ‘Our family is delighted to join the Tavel appellation and to participate in the promotion of this great gastronomic rosé.’ Château d’Aqueria. Photo credit: Courtesy of E. Guigal. The purchase puts ...