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Pack of 6 bottles Ayano Merlot and Melnik

Pack of 6 bottles Ayano Merlot and Melnik

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Pack of 6 bottles Ayano Merlot and Melnik.
The vineyards are located in the lands of the village of Harsovo and the village of Kromidovo. The Merlot vineyards are 8 years old, while the Broad-leaved Melnik Vine vineyards are around 50 years old.
Dense dark-ruby color with violet hue. Intense aroma of dark fruit, spices and coffee. Soft attack, with rich multi-layered flavor. Medium-bodied with pleasant tannins and sufficient freshness. Long and memorable finish. Wine ready to drink now but also with a good ageing potential.

Region

Struma Valley Bulgaria

Profile

Fruit
Body
Dryness
Tanins
Freshness
Alcohol

Variety

Blend

Flavours

Cafe
Seasonings
Small black fruits

Glass

Serving Temperature

Temperature in the cellar

Food pairing

Red meats
Dried meats
Hard cheeses

Maturity

Ready for consumption

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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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Merlot

Southwest of France is Merlot’s birthplace - the regions of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Merlot is nowadays widely planted across the world much like Cabernet Sauvignon because it is an early maturing grape variety and because of its ability to ripen fully even in slightly cooler climates. Smooth, velvety, soft and rounded - an “easy drinking" wine with tender tannic structure - these are the common descriptions of Merlot wines.

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