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Aleko Aligote Riverain Hill

Aleko Aligote Riverain Hill 2022

Art. # 5733

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As a character from Aleko Konstantinov's books, Aligote traveled from Burgundy to Northeastern Bulgaria to find its beautiful place. Straw yellow color with green hues. Subtle aroma of ripe apple and yellow plum. Precise and harmonious in taste, dry with medium acidity and yellow fruit that carries into the finish. Medium length that prompts another sip.

Region

Danubian Plain Bulgaria

Profile

Fruit
Body
Dryness
Freshness
Alcohol

Variety

Aligoté

Flavours

Acacia
Honey
Apple

Glass

Serving Temperature

Cold

Food pairing

White meat
Roasted vegetables
Pasta

Maturity

Ready for consumption

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Danubian Plain

This region extends from the banks of the Danube River to the slopes of the Stara Planina, encompassing the fertile Danube plain. It is characterized by a moderate continental climate with hot summers and a large number of sunny days. The varieties 'Muscat Ottonel', 'Gamza', 'Cabernet Sauvignon', 'Merlot', 'Chardonnay', 'Aligoté', 'Pamid', and others are widespread. Here, dry white wines, sparkling wines made using classical technology, and quality red wines are produced, which are characterized by a rich fruity aroma and fresh taste. A typical local variety is Gamza, also known in Serbia and Hungary as Kadarka. This is a red variety mainly grown in the Vidin and Pleven regions, which ripens at the end of September and produces fresh, fruity, and pleasantly tart wines with a characteristic aroma of raspberries and forest fruits.

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Aligoté

Aligote is best known as the "third" grape variety from Burgundy, most common in Buseron, in the northern part of Côte Chalon. Aligote also plays a key role in Crémant de Bourgogne sparkling wines. Aligote has been part of Burgundy's wine landscape for more than 200 years, planted alongside Chardonnay. This is an early maturing variety, characterized by its resistance to frost. Small quantities of vineyards with Aligote can also be found in the Rhone Valley, where it is used for blending mostly with Chardonnay to create light, fruity white wines from Châtillon- en-Diois. Outside France, Aligoté is particularly prevalent in Eastern Europe - in countries such as Bulgaria and Romania, where Aligoté wines have surprisingly many followers. The plantations in these countries are many times larger than in the traditional home of the variety in eastern France. Wines produced from Aligoté are usually dry in style, with floral and herbal notes. Due to its characteristic natural acidity, it is often used in blends to enhance the aromas of richer but less structured wines.

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