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Arkana Single Barrel Rakia

Art. # 5228

The vines are located on the low, hilly slopes of the Sredna Gora, in the region of the village of Lesichovo, between 250-350m above sea level, whose exposure ensures uniform heating from the sun. The Topolnitsa River crosses the village in its lower course and is a leading factor for the mild microclimate, contributing to the complete and timely ripening of the grapes. They are grown organically, without the use of pesticides and herbicides, and fertilization is done through manure and grassing in the inter-rows. The grapes for Arkana Single Barrel come from old plantations of the Muscat Ottonel variety - a small plot with 50-year-old and one with well-developed 10-11-year-old vines in active fruiting. Their location in 2 different sites around the village of Lesichovo clearly shows the expression of the terroir, even at such a micro level. The grapes are selected already in the field, in the blocks - according to the degree of ripeness and organoleptic characteristics. After distillation, the raw material for Muscat brandy ages in a 500l barrel made of Bulgarian oak for 1.5 years. Noble, golden color, a result of prolonged aging. The aroma is intense and distinctive, with a predominance of indrishe, while the typical notes of rose and gentle lokum remain in the background, closely followed by pleasant smoky nuances of sandalwood, bark, and sweet spices - cardamom, clove, and brown sugar. The taste is soft and gentle, pleasantly rounded, again with a sensation of indrishe and rose, followed by softly hinted notes of bergamot, mint, and dried apricot. The aftertaste is long, multilayered with a distinct honey note on the palate and a finish with a breath of roses. Arkana Single Barrel has a strong flavor-aroma presence, so suitable dishes for it are without too pronounced aromas and without many spices. Suitable combinations are Mediterranean salads with citrus, as well as Caesar salad in a variant with chicken, and also - hard cheeses and white brined - cow or sheep. Light desserts like panna cotta, crème brûlée, crème caramel can also be a good accompaniment for Arkana Single Barrel.

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Siwuains Spirit

Siwuains Spirit

Distillery for the production of high-end spirits with a main focus on Rakia, made from Muscat Ottonel grapes, grown in its own vineyards in the region. It is located within the boundaries of Sredna Gora and the Upper Thracian lowland, in the land of the village of Lesichovo, Pazardzhik region. It is almost the same distance between Sofia and Plovdiv, near the Trakia highway that connects them. , connecting Sofia and Plovdiv and almost the same distance between these two cities. Due to its specific microclimate, the region is well known for its suitable terroir for growing white grapes, especially those intended for the production of spirits(, due to its specific microclimate). The relief is flat with low hills with an average altitude of 290 m. The climate is transitional-continental. Seewines Spirit Distillery received its license in January 2021, and the capacity of its own production is about 50,000 bottles of Muscat Rakia per year. The company owns 15 ha of vineyards, of which 13 ha are located in the village of Lesichovo, and the rest - in the land of the village of Siva Reka, Svilengrad region. The grape varieties grown in the vineyards in Lesichovo are dominated by Muscat Ottonel, intended for the production of rakia under own brand Arkana, but there are few specific, mostly Bulgarian old grape varieties for the production of small batches of wine for connoisseurs. Among these varieties are - Thracian glory (cross between Pamid and Mavrud), Mavrud, Rubin, Merlot, as well as the white variety Black Sea Elixir (cross between Misket and Dimyat). The vineyards in Svilengrad are planted with Syrah and Malbec - for the production of quality red wine. All vineyards are grown organically, without the use of pesticides and herbicides, and fertilisation is done through manure and grassing between rows. The majority of the 13,4 ha of vineyards is 3-4 years old and is at it’s start of grape production, but the company also invests in restoration of some old vineyards planted with Muscat Ottonel variety (over 50 years old), and owns about 2 ha with well developed 10-11-year-old vines. The 4 different locations of the vineyards around the village of Lesichovo clearly show the influence of terroir, even at such a micro level. This contributes to the successful selection of grapes in the fields and harvesting according to the degree of ripening and the desired organoleptic characteristics. In turn it also helps to increase the quality of the material during the vinification process. The distillery is modernly equipped and has the capacity to process not only grapes but also other fruits. At the moment it is equipped with two distillation apparatuses with periodic action, each with a capacity of 700 l, through which a single fractional distillation is carried out. The devices have a reinforcing column and a water reflux condenser, as well as the ability to regulate the distillation process. The premises for barrel ageing, both of alcoholic beverages and wine, have the possibility for thermal and moisture regulation of the environment. The distillery also has an extensive storage room for bottled ageing and storage for finished products.

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