COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Melnik 55, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Abdyika Winery
REGION
Thracian Lowlands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Abdyika Melnik Premium 2021 is a red wine from Abdyika Winery, situated in Bulgaria's Thracian Valley. The winery's name, 'Abdyika,' translates to 'gift of God,' reflecting their reverence for the land and its produce. They focus on crafting quality wines from local grape varieties using a blend of traditional and modern winemaking approaches. This particular wine is a blend primarily featuring the Melnik 55 grape, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon, and is produced in limited quantities.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Abdyika means 'gift of God' in ancient Persian.
Fact 02
Melnik 55 is a unique Bulgarian grape variety.
Fact 03
Annual production is limited to just 3,500 bottles.
Fact 04
This wine has an impressive aging potential of 7-8 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Abdyika Melnik Premium 2021 is produced from selected grapes. A key aspect of its development involves aging in oak barrels, which imparts a refined toasted wood aroma. The winemaking process aims to create a wine with excellent balance and structure, showcasing the varietal characteristics of the Melnik 55 and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
