Colorito Merlot and Melnik 55 2021
Art. # 463049% Merlot, 26% Broadleaf Melnik Vine; 17% Early Melnik Vine, 8% Sangiovese
The vineyard plots are located in the lands of the villages of Harsovo and Kromidovo. The vines are young, except for the blocks of Broadleaf Melnik Vine, which are about 50 years old. This contributes to the elegant structure and terroir expression in the taste of the wine. The climate is warm, thanks to the air currents coming from the Aegean Sea, but in the evening, cooler currents descend from the surrounding mountains, contributing to greater diurnal amplitudes. The vines are grown organically by adhering to biodynamic practices, with the aim of stimulating healthy and deep root system growth.
The harvest is carried out separately for each variety and is entirely manual. It begins at the end of August with Merlot and ends at the end of October with Broadleaf Melnik Vine. Before fermentation, a 3-day maceration is performed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in separate vessels at a temperature of about 24 degrees for about 7-10 days. After fermentation, the wine is kept with the solid parts for no more than 2-3 days, in order to preserve the fruity character and prevent the extraction of coarse tannins. Some of the wines are in contact with oak. After reaching the desired organoleptic characteristics, the wines are blended and bottled.
Beautiful, sparkling, transparent, ruby color. Delicate aroma with hints of cherry, ripe plum, and a hint of tobacco.
The body is medium with good structure, firm tannins, and pronounced freshness, the finish is inviting.
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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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