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Aiya Melnik 2020

Art. # 3909
The entirely manual grape harvest took place on September 15th. Before alcoholic fermentation, cold maceration is carried out for 5 days, and the grapes are not crushed but are placed whole into the vessels for gentler extraction. The alcoholic fermentation occurs at relatively low temperatures of around 22-23°C, which favors the preservation of fresh varietal characteristics. After its completion, maceration is again conducted, but only for 3 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vessels, after which the wine ages in old French 400-liter oak barrels for a period of 15 months. The color is ruby red, and the aroma is rich, predominantly fruity, with the characteristic nuances of red fruits for the variety. There are barely perceptible notes of coffee and nuts. The taste is soft, with well-structured tannins and a slight sweetness in the finish. It is suitable for consumption with a wide range of dishes - roasted and cooked meats, with and without sauces, soft and hard cheeses, and grilled vegetables are just some of the possible combinations. Light chocolate tarts can also interestingly pair with the fruity taste of the wine.

Profile

  • Fruit
  • Body
  • Dryness
  • Tanins
  • Sweetness
  • Freshness

Variety

Early Melnik

Flavours

  • Cherry Cherry
  • Cinnamon Cinnamon
  • Tobacco Tobacco

Glass

For red wine

Serving Temperature

Temperature in the cellar Temperature in the cellar

Food pairing

  • Red meats Red meats
  • Hard cheeses Hard cheeses
  • Pasta Pasta

Maturity

Ready

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AYA Estate Vineyards

AYA Estate Vineyards

AYA Estate Vineyards is a company, the successor of viticultural knowledge for several generations, with over 80 years of experience in artisanal wine production. These traditions determine the direction of the project - the revival of endemic Bulgarian varieties and focusing on the terroir expression of wine, thanks to working with nature, not against it. The main massifs are located in southwestern Bulgaria, in the village of Harsovo, Melnik region, but also have 10 hectares in northeastern Bulgaria, only 2 km from the Black Sea, near Cape Kaliakra, which determines the freshness of white wines produced by Seewines. , especially emblematic of which is Sauvignon Blanc. The vineyards in Harsovo, from which the Shiroka Melnishka vine grapes are extracted, are over 50 years old, and the new plantations with Sira, although still young, impress with their potential and the pronounced peppery characteristics of the variety. Seewines follows the principles of biodynamics, both in the vineyards and in the wine production itself, maintains the biodiversity in and around the vineyards and practices the most sparing and environmentally friendly viticulture.

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Struma Valley

Struma Valley

The Struma Valley region encompasses the southwestern part of Bulgaria and the Bulgarian part of Macedonia. The climate in the region is specific and is strongly influenced by the warm currents from the Mediterranean Sea. The main grape varieties here are the local endemic variety Broad Melnik Vine, Melnik 55 (a cross between Broad Melnik Vine and the French variety Valdigie), but also the international varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and others. Due to the dry climate and high temperatures, the wines develop warm southern tones in the aroma, with hints of ripe fruits and a dense rich body. Of particular interest are the wines from Broad Melnik Vine, partly due to the fact that the variety is difficult to cultivate, as it ripens in late autumn. Today, the region is the most dynamically developing in Bulgaria, with many new, small, family wineries increasingly focused on the quality and terroir expression of the wines they produce.

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