We first visited the new building of Zlaten Rozhen wine cellar on a cold February day in 2018. It had just opened in the village of Kapatovo, near the town …
Melnik 55
Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria but well-known across the country for its centuries-old wine production and the many wineries in the area. The reason is mainly geographical. The sand soils in that area are not suitable for growing many culture but vines go very well. In addition, this is the warmest and driest area in Bulgaria which provides many sunny days in the year – which are great for grape production.
One of the most special local varieties is Broad Leaved Melnik vine. Known for centuries, this variety makes wonderful aromatic wine but is difficult to grow and matures late. So, in the 1960s, Bulgarian scientists decided to cross it with other varieties and created several new varieties, one of which is Melnik 55. Nowadays almost every winery in the area grows the Melnik 55 variety and keeps the tradition of making great Melnik wines.
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The flavour of Melnik: Melnishki cepage by Zlaten Rozhen, vintage 2016
6 minutes readWith our noses deep into the glasses, instead of enjoying romantic talks, we have opened two wine books and compare colours and aromas. We are looking for fruits, spices, wood …
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The non-professional winelover’s review of a bottle of Melnik 55, 2016 by Orbelia Winery Bulgarian grape varieties are our secret passion when we are talking about wine. Wherever we go, …
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Chasing the Orange wine through Bulgarian Tuscany – visiting Villa Melnik winery
16 minutes readExploring and tasting wines in Melnik region, Bulgaria Driving by the small roads from the town of Melnik to the village of Harsovo (Villa Melnik), we enjoy the landscape of …