Wines made from Melnik grapes of Struma River Valley
Discover the best wines made with Melnik as a single variety or as a blend of Struma River Valley.
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
Warmest valley in south-western Bulgaria with sub-Mediterranean climate, vineyards around Melnik (cultivated for 8,000 years). Shiroka Melnishka Loza signature red (Churchill's favourite, broad-leafed indigenous variety): structured and spiced with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, tobacco, leather, Mediterranean herbs and a peppery touch, firm tannins — remarkable ageing. More accessible Melnik 55 and Ranna Melnishka. Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah complement.
What are the typical flavors of the Melnik grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Melnik
- FloralPresent in 2% of Melnik
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Melnik
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Melnik
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Melnik
- CherryPresent in 1% of Melnik
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Melnik
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Melnik