Wines made from Melnik grapes of Thrace
Discover the best wines made with Melnik as a single variety or as a blend of Thrace.
More informations about the variety Melnik
Powerful and structured reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum), tobacco, leather, spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Good ageing potential. Star of the Melnik hillsides in the Struma valley in south-west Bulgaria, signature of the country's finest reds for ageing. An autochthonous Bulgarian variety (Shiroka Melnishka Loza, "broad leaf"), with very late ripening.
More informations about the region of Thrace
Turkey's largest wine basin (~40% of national production) on the European shore, rolling hills between the Black Sea, Aegean and Marmara, temperate Mediterranean climate. Papazkarası and Kalecik Karası are the native signature reds: juicy red fruits, gentle spice and supple tannins. Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah in structured full reds. Adakarası for fresh rosés.
What are the typical flavors of the Melnik grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Melnik
- EarthPresent in 3% of Melnik
- OakPresent in 3% of Melnik
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Melnik
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Melnik
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Melnik
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Melnik
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Melnik
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Melnik